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undertow

[uhn-der-toh] / ˈʌn dərˌtoʊ /
NOUN
pull of tide
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Health and beauty brands in particular are trying to ride the wave without getting caught in a toxic undertow.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

But there was an intriguing undertow below all this that wasn’t readily discernible; bear with me for a minute while we work through it.

From Salon Jun. 8, 2025

There’s a melancholy undertow to the lyrics which, in tandem with the title, suggest her frenetic live shows are only just managing to keep anxiety and exhaustion at bay.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2024

With the irresistible thumping of López’s congas, the meditative coaxing of Tylana Enomoto’s violin, and the rock-steady undertow of bassist Juan Perez and drummer Evan Greer, the rehearsal shifts into overdrive.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2023

I drift off, and a wave of thoughts hits me, threatening to pull me into the undertow and drown me.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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