underworld
noun
un·der·world
ˈən-dər-ˌwərld 
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a magazine article taking an insightful look at the underworld inhabited by street people
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Set in 1990s Manhattan, Sutherland plays a man of faith who wages a violent war against the city’s criminal underworld.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
After years of staying ahead of the law and navigating the complex alliances of the city’s underworld, Polly had closed shop and decided to try her hand at writing.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Children over eight years old can take their first dip into the marine underworld with a PADI Bubblemaker scuba course, while other options for young outdoor enthusiasts include canoeing, horse-riding, and tennis coaching.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Dhurandhar, which follows an Indian spy who infiltrates Pakistan’s underworld to dismantle terror networks, was not cleared for release, The National reported.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
After years of staying ahead of the law and navigating the complex alliances of the city’s underworld, Polly had closed shop and decided to try her hand at writing.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Children over eight years old can take their first dip into the marine underworld with a PADI Bubblemaker scuba course, while other options for young outdoor enthusiasts include canoeing, horse-riding, and tennis coaching.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Dhurandhar, which follows an Indian spy who infiltrates Pakistan’s underworld to dismantle terror networks, was not cleared for release, The National reported.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underworld
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underworld
noun
un·der·world
ˈən-dər-ˌwərld
1
: the place of the souls of the dead
2
: the side of the earth opposite to one
3
: the world of organized crime
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