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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
  • The costumes and props were as big as the beats and grooves as the band powered through what was no doubt the most over-the-top theatrical event of the 2026 Outside Lands.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Work in one area at a time, using a toothbrush to get into hard-to-reach grooves.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of grooves
Verb
  • Also, and not to totally belabor the point, but limiting analysis of the NFL’s impact on the ad market to in-game revenue effectively undermines the second-order impact on non-NFL pricing.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Unethical conduct undermines the rule of law, risks national security, and sets a dangerous precedent for every level of government.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of undermines
Noun
  • Summary Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her UFC women's strawweight title against Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, earning a unanimous decision victory with scores of 49-46 (twice) and 48-47.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Rookie fourth-rounder Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives after a surprise start in place of Geno Smith.
    — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 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
  • The Raiders are off Sunday before returning Monday morning, so their starting quarterback and star pass rusher will compete against each other again, though, Kubiak hopes, without any punches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The welcoming rum punches were a nice introduction to the soft life that this resort offers you upon entry.
    — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of punches
Verb
  • As that constraint weakens, so, too, may an incentive for restraint.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Infants with the condition may have lifelong complications and may need a heart transplant if the defect is complex, or if the heart weakens after surgery, according to the federal health agency.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of weakens
Noun
  • Lower water levels will force cargo ships to reduce their loads and could further reduce the number of transit slots available later this year.
    — , CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Heat’s Exhibit 10 players will have an opportunity to compete for a two-way contract with the team during the preseason, with one of Miami’s three two-way contract slots still open.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of slots
Verb
  • The Flip 7 and earlier models sometimes required both hands to open, which saps the joy out of it.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Voisard noted that an eagle’s first flight is a stressful endeavor that saps the bird’s energy.
    — Kris Wernowsky, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of saps
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