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undertow

[uhn-der-toh] / ˈʌn dərˌtoʊ /
NOUN
pull of tide
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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

He did not want to be identified talking about a view that opposed government policy, reflecting an undertow of fear in the country.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2024

Arpeggios glimmer around her; a boom-bap beat brings an undertow.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2024

On Zoom, Jamel Brinkley is much like his short stories: quiet and unassuming, funny, warm and generous with a sharp undertow of spiky intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2023

Even as he tried to stand his ground, Rowan couldn’t deny the power of the undertow.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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