Definition of undersidenext

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Recent Examples of underside Residents trapped in homes In Sedona, longtime resident Michelle Grimm worried about her community after viewing the rushing waters of Oak Creek rising perilously close to the underside of a pedestrian bridge near the center of town. — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 The undersides of the leaves tend to have a pink or magenta hue with variegation more obvious at night when the leaves fold before reopening during the day. — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2026 Only the lengthwise, or warp, yarns are dyed, while the crosswise, or weft, yarns remain undyed, giving denim its characteristic blue face and lighter underside. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 This is because spiders seek out dark, damp, undisturbed places like the underside of a rock or rotting wood. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underside
bottom
Noun
  • At the bottom of the slope, dozens of protective barriers have been installed as a buffer from waves pounding the shoreline.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The ergonomic design is made to enhance posture, while the slip-resistant bottom helps keep it in place on most seats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Underside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underside. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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