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noun

plural of undercut
as in grooves

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verb

present tense third-person singular of undercut
as in undermines

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  1. grooves
  2. undermines
  3. scores
  4. attenuates
  5. punches
  6. weakens
  7. slots
  8. saps
Noun
  • Its signature Hémisphère features fine grooves encircling each plate like rings around a planet.
    — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
  • One of them is Electric Piquete, the veteran Miami band full of Latin jazz-funk grooves and poetry.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of grooves
Verb
  • An overly aggressive posture undermines the partnership the city has worked to secure through 2030.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Criminalizing editorial judgment sets a dangerous precedent and undermines Bangladesh’s reputation as a democracy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of undermines
Noun
  • Sleep should remain a priority, but perfect sleep scores on a WHOOP won’t always be possible in consequential roles.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Here are Friday’s Week 1 high school football scores from around the Southland.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of scores
Verb
  • As Science Alert points out, light also attenuates and degrades over long distances.
    — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Definition of attenuates
Noun
  • No punches were thrown, and Oruwariye and Knight were separated quickly.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • During Monday’s press conference, Bessent sought to tamp down on criticism that the administration was pulling its punches.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of punches
Verb
  • Siegel noted that measles weakens the immune system and increases the risk of pneumonia, which can stem from measles itself or from a secondary bacterial infection.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Employment has been a mostly resilient area of the economy even as stubborn inflation continues to squeeze businesses and households, while consumer confidence weakens.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of weakens
Noun
  • But remove a soft cover, and the metal beneath reveals a series of slots that allow a wide variety of attachments to be fitted into place.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Portland plans to be aggressive with their Under-22 slots to build out a stronger and deeper roster for Cifuentes.
    — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of slots
Verb
  • Even when the Delta breezes bring relief, some days the heat saps the appetite.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Misalignment saps energy and trust, making early, honest conversations vital for strong, lasting partnerships.
    — Rick Ford, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of saps
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“Undercuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercuts. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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