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Recent Examples of underneath
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The sleeveless design is held together at the neckline by a large pearl detail, revealing a classic mesh bra underneath that added an edgy twist to the sleek look.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Sha Rabii, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Their suspicious acceptance more readily hints at the painful reality underneath this modest fairy tale.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
Jokic and Gordon were underneath and Spencer Jones on the top right.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The sleeveless design is held together at the neckline by a large pearl detail, revealing a classic mesh bra underneath that added an edgy twist to the sleek look.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Preposition
That story is increasingly disconnected from the hardware reality being constructed underneath it.
—Sha Rabii, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Their suspicious acceptance more readily hints at the painful reality underneath this modest fairy tale.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underneath
Adverb
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Only the ground beneath was unaffected by the fog.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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The daring creation featured a strapless neckline, subtle crystal embellishment, and a skirt that was completely split down the sides to reveal glittery sheer trousers beneath.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Trump’s administration has said the economic pressure Cuba is under will bring about the communist government’s demise.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The initial construction preparations include the installation of an under-deck shield, working platform and staircases for crews to access the bridge deck from multiple locations.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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In that month, rates fell below 6% for the first time since 2022, according to Freddie Mac, which tracks rates weekly.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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For example, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has advocated for a federal unified budget deficit at or below 3% of GDP, which at the moment sits at around 6%.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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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Israel later struck the Qasmiyeh bridge near Tyre, giving an hour's warning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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New York City's emergency notification system said people could expect cancellations, road closures, traffic delays and emergency personnel near the airport.—
Gursimran Mehar,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But that’s exactly what’s happening, as more men are having neuromodulators injected into their nether regions.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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This is the nether region of decadence.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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Piles of brick debris were also seen inside hospital rooms and along an exterior wall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Today, pedestrians are still using the crosswalk as traffic continues to rush along Southwest Eighth Street.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Underneath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underneath. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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