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undertow

noun

Definition of undertow

as in undercurrent

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Recent Examples of undertow The Giants are caught too deep in the undertow for a salvage mission this season, but the timing was right to take a look at Tugboat. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 This list is my small effort to stop the undertow of history from sucking up my favorite underseen shows from this uniquely abundant—and turbulent—century. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026 Are more acute vulnerabilities being exposed by the rise in yields, and will elevated inflation expectations create an undertow to equity valuations? — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for undertow

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undercurrent

Noun

Mirin is sweet, syrupy, and alcoholic, with an umami undercurrent.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
That undercurrent of cynicism will be a challenge for Democrats and the Republicans, no matter which party controls Congress.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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