1
as in to paralyze
to deprive of courage or confidence
the sudden shriek undid the campers
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2
as in to untie
to disengage the knotted parts of
undo a tangled shoelace
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3
as in to disturb
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the mere mention of the home invasion still had the power to undo her
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Recent Examples of undo
The snap buttons at the top of this swimsuit can be buttoned to the top for sporty mode, or undone to make the one-piece a little sexier.
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Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 June 2026
The University of Chicago report found that commercial appeals there shift 3% to 4% of the tax base onto residential property every single year, effectively undoing the equity the assessor's office tries to build in.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
And, of course, that left undone, unfinished, undone.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
To compound the stress, those returning from time off frequently face a mountain of catch-up work, instantly undoing the good vibes.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 June 2026
The University of Chicago report found that commercial appeals there shift 3% to 4% of the tax base onto residential property every single year, effectively undoing the equity the assessor's office tries to build in.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
And, of course, that left undone, unfinished, undone.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
To compound the stress, those returning from time off frequently face a mountain of catch-up work, instantly undoing the good vibes.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undo
Verb
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Hernandez was lucky to survive the shooting, but suffered permanent brain damage and is partially paralyzed as a result.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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For months, Mexican authorities have fortified security in an effort to offset concerns, following several days of violence that paralyzed World Cup host city Guadalajara in February.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Because you can't get untied every time.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Scrunching up in the back seat to untie her heels, Vergara managed to slip out of the shoes and right back into a pair of white Skechers sneakers.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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For best results, apply with a damp beauty sponge using a stippling motion rather than sweeping strokes, which can disturb coverage and leave streaks.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Stray electric and magnetic fields that can slightly disturb electrons have far less influence on the nucleus.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Late one night, with the neighbors’ dogs loose once again, Courtney Guarnieri fired shots into the darkness to scare them away.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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The scientists only got a passing glimpse of the goblin shark before the lights and loud noise from the ROV's motor scared it away, Auscavitch told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.—
Emily Manthei,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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People can decide for themselves whether Wembanyama’s anthem conduct bothers them.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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But at the same time, the people that are bothering me are showing us love.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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What frightens scientists more than the sheer numbers are that the cuts are arbitrary and manifestly pernicious.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Dolma told me that when the wind turbines were being built, their noise frightened her livestock and carried across the valley, disturbing neighbors during windy times.—
Sanggay Tashi,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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In another gun rights case, the justices may loosen a federal law aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous or irresponsible people.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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This will loosen the soil a bit and make sure your plants are well hydrated.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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“Undo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undo. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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