the underground

noun

: a group of people who secretly work to oppose or overthrow a government

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The spa East meets West in the underground Spa Ikoi, where Japanese-style wood screens and low lights immediately take you away from the chaos outside. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Some of the work was underground, creating the underground water retention systems, with catch basins running the length of the parking lot, designed for a 100-year flood capacity. Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026 The source also noted to the outlet that despite the underground facilities being dismantled, there are still contingencies in place to keep the president safe in the case of an emergency. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 There’s also the underground wine bar, CaveSociety, where members can sample global wines while learning about viticulture from sommeliers. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the underground

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“The underground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20underground. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.

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