as in to undermine
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of undercut
Ian Parkes, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Think snapbacks, undercuts, chains, and jerseys, usually worn by cringey white lesbians posturing for the camera.
—Quispe López, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
Lorne Cook, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Bell saw the old format undercut JGR teammate Denny Hamlin, who won six races in 2025 and dominated the season finale at Phoenix until a late caution undid his championship hopes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for undercut
Noun
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
Think snapbacks, undercuts, chains, and jerseys, usually worn by cringey white lesbians posturing for the camera.
—Quispe López, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
While the heat on Greenland has subsided for now, the infighting has seriously undercut the ability of the world’s biggest security alliance to deter adversaries, analysts say.
—Lorne Cook, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Bell saw the old format undercut JGR teammate Denny Hamlin, who won six races in 2025 and dominated the season finale at Phoenix until a late caution undid his championship hopes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for undercut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercut
Noun
-
Afterward, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush to remove grooves.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
-
With Carlton, newcomer Aaliyah Crump and sophomore guard Jordan Lee — who's showing signs of getting her offensive groove back — settling into solid support roles, the Horns still have the overall look of a group ready to make a return to the Final Four.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Does this argument fit the full suite of facts, or are there inconvenient findings that undermine the argument?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Bailey asserted that retiree speech could still undermine good order and discipline, and denied that Hegseth’s actions would extend the reach of the military’s punitive powers over retirees.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The individuals who would be most likely to lose credit-card access in this scenario—borrowers with low credit scores—are the same people who tend to rely on short-term debt to make essential purchases, such as groceries, gas, and medical bills.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Quad jumps, for men, and triple-triples, for women, remain high-risk, high-reward opportunities to rack up big scores.—
Robert Samuels,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
During these years, some vaccines used an inactive virus, which was not as effective as the current vaccine, which is a live, attenuated (weakened) type.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
-
As Science Alert points out, light also attenuates and degrades over long distances.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The dress was adorned with intricate three-dimensional floral details at the top and also down at the hip at the start of the slit, with more delicate beaded embellishments cascading along the bare leg.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
-
However, the slit was so narrow, it could only be seen from certain angles.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Investors don’t want to inadvertently cheer on weakening job growth that could negatively impact consumer spending and economic growth, hurting stock prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
-
The National Weather Service says the ridge keeping California dry since last month is beginning to weaken.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Carpenter was the only one who beat her, scoring with a one-timer from the slot on a power-play goal with just under five minutes left in the period.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
-
Experts believe the crown’s flexible mount was strained when thieves wrenched it from its display through a narrow slot cut by the angle grinder, according to a report by the Louvre.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Undercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercut. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
