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as in beneath
in a lower position than for the photo she sat below everyone else, on the floor actually

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as in after
subsequent to in time or order that ranks a little below a root canal on my list of things I'd want to experience

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below

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adverb

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as in underneath
in or to a lower place the skipper climbed below to fix the engine

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as in down
toward or in a lower position when rock climbing I just know that if I look below, I'll become paralyzed with fear

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below

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adjective

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Recent Examples of below
Preposition
Located just below Tak, Izakaya is ideal for quick bites of sushi and sips of sake in a casual setting. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024 By the numbers: The average gas price in the Denver metro stood at $2.72 at the start of December, well below the $3.01 national average. John Frank, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Check out our picks below to find the right sports bra for you. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024 Shop premium price cuts on best-selling Cyber Monday deals below and save up to $220! Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Pause the below clip at 2:09, and again just four seconds later at 2:13 to see the most glaring example. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024 The below placements magnify the sun's regality and radiance. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for below 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for below
Preposition
  • For that next pilates class or HIIT circuit, wear an oversized silhouette from Anine Bing beneath a cool-girl trench and atop a cashmere hoodie.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Buyers purchasing the Kia K4 in EX or higher trim also get a wireless smartphone charging pad beneath these dedicated controls.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Preposition
  • Told after the Tour Championship that his seven PGA Tour wins were the most since Tiger Woods in 2007, Scheffler tried to sum it all up.
    Jenna West, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Account creation paused after high demand of AI video generator Tips to keep your dog safe while swimming All dogs, big or small, tend to take a dip in the water no matter the temperature.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • The Euphoria star wore a matching black leather jacket and pants with a black lace corset underneath.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
  • But underneath is a story that swims in darker waters and mines deeper truths.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • Wilson again sought out Napoletano, tracking her down in Washington.
    Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The survey found that respondents expected to spend a little less on gifts this year – down about 3% year over year.
    Melissa Repko, CNBC, 18 Dec. 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
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  • Kansas City attempted to go for it on 4th-and-3 just under seven minutes into the quarter, when Mahomes was wrapped up by Browns defenders on the play.
    Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione has not been charged with first-degree murder because under New York state law, the charge applies only in certain circumstances, such as when the victim is a police officer or first responder or when the killing involves a murder for hire.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • Xander Schauffele came behind Scheffler, who won two major titles this season, the PGA and Open champion.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Colavito ranks 81st on the all-time home run leaderboard, with 374 homers, ahead of Gil Hodges and just behind Carlton Fisk, Jeff Kent, Norm Cash and Mike Trout.
    Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • North Carolina State University The middle of the robot's bistable wing structure was sandwiched between top and bottom soft silicone pneumatic actuators.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Cucumber products recalled by Supreme had best-by dates ranging from November 22 to December 6, 2024, located on the bottom label of the products.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

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