undercutting

Definition of undercuttingnext
present participle of undercut
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Verb
  • But caregivers say Kennedy’s comments paint with too broad a brush and risk undermining services that millions depend on.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
  • That said, a few words readily available would help connect the dots without undermining the provocation.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The prospect of an acute and prolonged oil shortage threatened to drive up prices for a vast array of goods, sapping energy from consumer spending, which powers most of the nation's economic growth.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Sharply rising oil prices and sudden shortages of critical materials such as fertilizer can quickly permeate an economy and cause all kinds of goods and services to increase in price while sapping precious household income.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Natural Ways to Get Rid of Onion Grass These invasive weeds are fast-growing and rob your grass of water, nutrients, and sunlight, weakening your garden over time, says Brian Feldman, senior director of technical operations at TruGreen.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Muscle loss and bone weakening Numerous studies have documented that rapid weight loss from Ozempic and other medications can cause significant muscle loss, especially in people who don’t increase their protein intake.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Undercutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercutting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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