understating

present participle of understate

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Recent Examples of understating The beer segment continues to do the heavy lifting — and that might even be understating it. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understating
Verb
  • This empowerment is crucial for minimizing damage, complying with regulatory requirements, maintaining customer trust, and instilling a sense of control and confidence in your data security efforts.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This framework enables faster detection and response to security incidents, minimizing potential damage and reducing the risk of breaches and data leaks.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Despite Springfield’s mayor dismissing these claims, the damage was done.
    Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The court has saved the county $819,000 through the end of August by dismissing weak cases and adjusting bond amounts so low-risk defendants can leave the county jail, which is currently overflowing with inmates.
    Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Generalizing positivity in all situations can lead to denying or downplaying real emotions or even logical counterarguments to a superficially optimistic perception.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Instead of downplaying your achievements, celebrate them.
    Lissele Pratt, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

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“Understating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understating. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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