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as in to understate
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Recent Examples of underplay
And David Rosenberg subtly underplays Alex, an American ex-pat who’s haunted by ghosts of his own.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Mainstream economists, however, believe Trump may be underplaying how damaging his policies could be.
—David Goldman, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Some companies overstate the benefits while underplaying the hazards.
—Aimee Pugh Bernard, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
Notice the costs of underplaying the conversation, which many tend to do.
—Hylke Faber, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Mainstream economists, however, believe Trump may be underplaying how damaging his policies could be.
—David Goldman, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Some companies overstate the benefits while underplaying the hazards.
—Aimee Pugh Bernard, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
Notice the costs of underplaying the conversation, which many tend to do.
—Hylke Faber, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underplay
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Conclusion In an era marked by global economic uncertainties and challenging market dynamics, the power of market-agnostic software—bolstered by intelligent AI and driven by clear, outcome-centric metrics—cannot be understated.—
Rafael Flores,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has thus far seen a wide range of outfits on the red carpet, from the rule-breaking to the understated.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Often the most formidable issue is the tendency overplay a ‘bot’s developing humanness.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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But Trump seems to have overplayed his hand big time, Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli write.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Both players downplayed the skirmish after the game.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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In high-stakes projects, leaders may downplay their employees’ efforts and exaggerate their mistakes.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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At a moment when many working people feel ignored by both major political parties, this is a unique and meaningful opportunity for Gov. Ned Lamont to demonstrate his commitment to working class voters by enacting policies that protect them and their jobs.—
Ed Hawthorne,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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More than a half dozen states have enacted laws placing restrictions on diversity efforts at state institutions such as colleges and universities.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The college student performers from the Hartt School aren’t encouraged to overact during the party scene anymore — no more drunk jokes or pratfalls.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Dec. 2024
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One could easily be accused of overacting, of doing too much.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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One theory the documentary presented was that Lewis acted out in revenge against Johnson & Johnson, Tylenol’s parent company.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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While law enforcement believes that the suspect in D.C. acted alone, there is always a concern that individuals may act out following such attacks.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
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Renoir’s film dramatized the end of an era (of high-society frivolities, as war loomed), and so does Anderson’s; namely, the end of the age of buccaneer industrialism.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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Well, the theatrical piece dramatizes the real-life events of a highly successful British deception operation during World War II, helmed by intelligence officers Ewen Montagu and Charles Cholmondeley and aimed at misleading Nazi Germany about the Allied invasion of Southern Europe.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Students can also participate in team challenges that mimic real-world collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Best Wayfair Patio Furniture Memorial Day Sales If staycations are on the calendar this year, outdoor furniture that mimics the luxury and comfort of a resort is a must.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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“Underplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underplay. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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