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noun

Definition of undercutnext
as in groove

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verb

as in to undermine

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Recent Examples of undercut
Noun
The judges’ most pointed questions are not coming off as epic undercuts to the Kardashian empire but, instead, as meagre and outdated. — M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025 An undercut is when a driver pits for new tires, using their speed advantage to gain a position on a rival who pits after. — Ian Parkes, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Verb
After missing the chance to undercut Antonelli following an early stop by Mercedes, McLaren kept Norris out to build a tire advantage for the final stint. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Jeanie's Chickens Come Home To Roost In some respects, Jeanie's actions over the past 10 years laid the foundation for her siblings trying to undercut her with the latest sale of the franchise. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undercut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercut
  1. groove
  2. undermine
  3. score
  4. attenuate
  5. slit
  6. weaken
  7. slot
Noun
  • After the two welcomed their little one, Allen spoke about finding his groove with fatherhood.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • According to the listing, the interior has wood floors, tongue-and-groove knotty pine accents, granite countertops, Lutron lighting controls and two gas fireplaces.
    — Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of groove
Verb
  • Western officials have repeatedly accused Moscow of conducting a campaign of sabotage and disruption in their countries with the aim of undermining support for Ukraine and destabilizing European nations, something Russia denies.
    — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Western officials have repeatedly accused Moscow of running a campaign of sabotage and disruption in their countries with the aim of undermining support for Ukraine and destabilizing European nations, something Russian officials deny.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of undermine
Noun
  • Because symptoms associated with perimenopause can overlap with other medical concerns, talk with a qualified healthcare provider about any new, persistent, severe or concerning symptoms — regardless of your score.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The longtime 5-star Georgia football commitment threw for three touchdowns and ran for another 78-yard score for IMG Academy on Saturday night.
    — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of score
Verb
  • These risks could be attenuated with thoughtful health policy.
    — Andréa Becker, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The mouth fiddle is an instrument of extension, attenuating the distinction between our internal organs and those of our making.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of attenuate
Noun
  • The actress went strapless in a corseted leopard print Givenchy dress complete with a giant bow and a sultry thigh-high slit.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
  • His girlfriend, actor and model Elizabeth Hurley, wore a purple dress with a long slit to mark the occasion.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of slit
Verb
  • Even if Korea can maintain 2% economic growth over the next two decades, consumption growth gradually weakens and eventually turns negative, according to Goldman’s long-term modeling.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Riggs said the Teamsters’ safety argument is weakened by the inconsistent safety record of human truck drivers, who have fallen asleep at the wheel or driven while distracted or otherwise impaired.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of weaken
Noun
  • Anyone who ended up in that slot would have had to be playing warm-up.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Simplify the list, trade the time slot, and let your day support your energy too.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of slot

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“Undercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercut. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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