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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
Murat Ates, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
However, the Charlotte Fire Department is trained for such situations and freed her from underneath the train, Cagle said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 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
Ehlers’ skate got caught underneath James Tobias’ skate along the boards.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
However, the Charlotte Fire Department is trained for such situations and freed her from underneath the train, Cagle said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underneath
Adverb
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Mock says the ingredients in these (nearly) do-it-all formulas might prove too harsh, compromising the sealant and damaging or discoloring the stone beneath.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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The ‘Gateway To Hell’ Opened When The Trees Were Cleared In the 1960s, Soviet deforestation around the Chersky Range removed the forest canopy that had long insulated the frozen ground beneath.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 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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The below workout, which Delgado-Lugo created for SELF, does just that.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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The price of one bitcoin climbed above $82,000 after sinking below $75,000 on Monday.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
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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Renee Moore worked near the building and relied on its daycare for her 6-month-old son Antonio Cooper Jr., who was among those killed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The meteors' radiant point is in the constellation Lyra, near the bright star Vega.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 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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His roots along the coastline sparked inspiration for surfing and the outdoors—elements that carry into his current blend of surf art and cowboy art.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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There’s also room for environmentally sustainable projects that benefit both residents and the ecosystem, especially in terms of clean water initiatives and environmental preservation along the Trinity River.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Underneath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underneath. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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