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Recent Examples of underneath
Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
Moisture from daily use can get trapped underneath, creating the perfect environment for mold and bacteria to grow.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
David Chiu, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
And sure, while bags might’ve been underneath her eyes, and the need to sleep might’ve been inside her, the obsession with watching her baby breathe was stronger.
—Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
The painstaking work has been underway for more than 24 hours, peeling back layers of debris in the hope of finding any of the dozens believed to be trapped underneath.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
Moisture from daily use can get trapped underneath, creating the perfect environment for mold and bacteria to grow.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
Preposition
Divers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office also searched underneath the vessel, but no one was found.
—David Chiu, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
And sure, while bags might’ve been underneath her eyes, and the need to sleep might’ve been inside her, the obsession with watching her baby breathe was stronger.
—Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underneath
Adverb
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Its ascending branches leave lots of headroom beneath.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Like earthquakes, ripples of gas on a star's surface — referred to as stellar quakes — offer clues about what lies beneath.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, rescuers detected signs of life on Thursday at a site where dozens are feared trapped under the rubble following the collapse of an under-construction high-rise building that killed at least 15 people.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Two stars on the under, but prop players remember: Emeka Egbuka (+155 for a touchdown) gets the ball in big spots for Ohio State.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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Ketamine’s pain-relieving properties at doses far below those required for anesthesia have been recognized for years.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Read more below Best for budding astronomers Celestron Astromaster 102AZ Check Amazon The best for budding astronomers This is a good all-rounder for astronomy newcomers looking for a 'traditional telescope.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
Preposition
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While some teams are hoping for a strong close to the season in an attempt to climb the standings, others are quietly hoping to remain near the bottom of the standings to maintain better draft lottery positioning.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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One of the more significant effects Sunday was on Interstate 440 near Jacksonville, Parker said.—
My Ly,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The scene came after season 3 kicked off with a glimpse of Schwarzenegger's nether regions in episode 1.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Both a yeast infection and BV are the result of an overgrowth of certain microbes in your nether regions.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Fort Worth decided April 8 to contribute $200,000 toward the construction of a Vietnam War memorial along Camp Bowie Boulevard.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Use it for pest control by adding a ring of biodegradable litter along the topsoil of outdoor plants to keep slugs, snails, and pests away.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Underneath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underneath. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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