undercurrent

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Recent Examples of undercurrent Listen to this article A pervasive undercurrent of anxiety runs through the new Second City mainstage revue as a mostly fresh cast tries to figure out the role of progressive sketch comedy within the aggressive landscape of Trump 2.0. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025 Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2025 Beneath the shimmering visceral pleasures of the summer months lies a sinister undercurrent. James Factora, Them., 22 May 2025 But the coaching fraternity is a small one, and there’s typically a persistent undercurrent of respect amongst the 32 individuals. Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for undercurrent
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undertow
Noun
  • But in his second term, Trump's aggressive trade policies and confrontational stance toward America's allies are threatening to turn that populist wave into a dangerous undertow.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
  • This 100% Chenin from Minus Tide, made from old-vine grapes, offers a tinge of honey on the nose with wild and savory herbs in the undertow.
    Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Undercurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercurrent. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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