- present tense form of undermine (3rd person singular).
undermines
Example Sentences
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This obviously undermines the investment argument for the “picks and shovel” stocks of the AI infrastructure build-out, like the chip makers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Truly creative and inspiring art undermines that goal, because it provokes responses like empathy and critical thinking in audiences — which gets in the way of authoritarian domination.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Turk said the lack of transparency and clarity surrounding the circumstances of the deaths undermines accountability.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
"This kind of tension undermines the joy of the World Cup," said striker Mehdi Taremi.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The fact that I can’t stop my knees from bouncing undermines any sense of control, though.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
