under 1 of 3

as in beneath
in a lower position than the cat is hiding under the bed

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under

2 of 3

adverb

as in underneath
in or to a lower place crouch down under where they won't see you

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under

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adjective

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Trump Media went public on March 26 under the ticker DJT, after completing its merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC) (DWAC), a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 Failure to make disclosures required under Minnesota law that require the veteran to acknowledge that they are entitled to free assistance with their benefits. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
Adverb
Beck cards a 29-30, 13 under, to match Al Geiberger’s second round of the 1977 Memphis Classic. 1992 — Deion Sanders, plays for Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Braves (Baseball) on the same day. 2009 — Kurt Warner passes for 301 yards in Arizona’s 28-21 win over Houston. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024 Carefully fold edges under, and crimp to seal, being sure to keep edges at an even thickness all the way around. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Amazon is running some great August tech deals, including an under desk treadmill that is an astonishing 91 percent off, coming in at just $180. Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024 Made of soft velour, their acute shape makes blending and setting the corners of the face, particularly the under eye, so easy and precise. Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for under 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for under
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  • To him, bringing that artifice into focus illuminates how the evolution of belief systems across history have come to obfuscate an ancient truth: that beneath it all, the one true religion is control.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Details: Rolled up, the projector hides beneath a high shelf.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • Attractive as the wrapper is, the hardware underneath is even more critical.
    Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Their bruised appearances may come from upper clouds parting to reveal darker layers underneath, or perhaps a dark cloud tower looming in the stratosphere.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Please refer to the below disclosures: https://lnkd.in/e29X6rN Eva Ados discusses a new crossover fund (Nasdaq Ticker: XOVR) that includes the ER30TR Index and private equities.
    Joel Shulman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Consider one of the below options to achieve sparkling results.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023
Adjective
  • Sensing her low-grade panic, my friends moved a few seats down at the bar, leaving me and Janine to get into it.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
  • In some cases, vomiting and low-grade fever may also occur.
    Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Late in Sunday’s game against the lowly Colorado Rockies, the Dodgers were trailing and in danger of dropping two of three to the National League West’s worst team.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
  • After beginning the season 2-0, the Saints have dropped seven straight, including a loss to the lowly Carolina Panthers this past Sunday.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • So his absence looms large on this team that's in the bottom half of the league... in defensive efficiency.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Andrew Greif Both Indianapolis and Minnesota rank in the league’s bottom third defensively in allowing rushing yards, with the Colts giving up an average of 227 yards, and the Vikings 263, which is the NFL’s third-worst average.
    Andrew Greif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The Live cohosts and real-life spouses got into a lively debate about comfort in one's nether regions on Tuesday's episode of the long-running talk show, as Consuelos sniffed out a Stump Mark contestant's story about riding a zip line in Tennessee using an uncomfortable set of safety belts.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 July 2024
  • Other complaints have included small lettering and poor spacing for names; mismatching shades of grey between jerseys and pants, and transparent material showing off ballplayers’ nether regions.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2024

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