How to Use under in a Sentence

under

1 of 3 adverb

• The bridge was too low for the ship to sail under.
• Pull the bed sheets tight then fold the ends under.
• They had to put me under for surgery.
• The whale surfaced briefly then dove under again.
• He turned under his shirt's collar.
• A score of 60 is needed to pass; anything under is failing.
• If not, the weight of bloat will take us all under.
  — Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
• Its first three games went over, and the last two went under.
  — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Oct. 2022
• Kids ages 5 and under are free.
  — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
• Dogs have to be 35 pounds or under.
  — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
• Kneel on all fours, keeping your toes tucked under.
  — Health Editorial Team, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
• Kids 12 and under can dine for $5.
  — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
• Four Raiders games have gone over, but their past two have gone under.
  — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Nov. 2022
• Make sure to bundle up under, though.
  — Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
• Fold edges under; crimp as desired.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
• Anything that’s over-hyped or under-hyped?
  — Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
• Fold edges under; crimp as desired.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
• The result was a just-longer-than-jaw-length bob that could be curled under.
  — Elle Turner, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2023
• Children 5 years old and under are free.
  — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
• Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate; fold edges under, and crimp.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
• But just as many of us walk around each day under-hydrated.
  — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
• Fold overhang under to form a crust edge, and crimp as desired.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
• Transfer to a 9-inch deep-dish glass pie plate; fold edges under and crimp.
  — Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2023
• Children ages 3 and under are free.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
• Trim dough to about half an inch from edge of pie plate, fold under, and flute or crimp as desired.
  — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
• Those 12 and under can attend for free.
  — Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
• Leary was 5-under through four holes and 8-under through nine.
  — Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 1 May 2026
• But did Heather and Jason go down under?
  — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
• But did Heather and Jason go down under?
  — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
• Snedeker had a 72 to drop to 5 under.
  — Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026

under

2 of 3 preposition

• The ball rolled under the car.
• They couldn't climb over the wall, so they dug a hole under it.
• We sat under a tree and rested a while.
• Draw a line under each word you don't know.
• He has been under a lot of pressure at work lately.
• How long can you hold your breath under water?
• The cafe is under new management.
• The army captured three forts while under the general's command.
• I'm wearing a sweater under my jacket.
• You will be under anesthesia during the operation.
• Much of Hawaii is under flood watch.
  — Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
• Six shots over par on the back nine, then six under par on the front nine.
  — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
• Two dead roaches were under a prep sink next to an oven.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
• Few make it after two hours under the snow.
  — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
• If the sea ice breaks up under them, the young chicks will drown or freeze to death.
  — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023
• Cars and trucks in the parking lot were buried under feet of snow.
  — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
• Hubbard can get his feet back under him as a change-of-pace back.
  — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
• It’s just hidden under a great deal of angst, pain, anger and loss now.
  — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
• Her aunt and the man—skin loose under his eyes, the face slashed with wrinkles.
  — Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
• Then, Alex gets under his skin and gets to the heart of whom that young man is.
  — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2023
• Pair it with jeans or layer it under a sweater for extra warmth.
  — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
• Hintz was unable to skate off the ice under his own power.
  — Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
• She was later found under a pile of debris.
  — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
• Nobody ever thinks to clean up under their stove.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
• There’s a man under here with real shoulders, get it?
  — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
• My bedroom is eight-by-nine feet, and the ceilings are under five feet.
  — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 July 2026
• One roach died under the beer taps, and 30 flies played in the air next to the beer taps.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
• Sold as a three-pack, the price can not be beat coming in at just under $3 per bag.
  — Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2024
• Both shoot 74% from the line and a tick under 37% on 3s.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
• Cooking Oils Oil is too flammable to store under an oven.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025

under

3 of 3 adjective

• The under-center uptick has not been a cure-all.
  — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
• If there are two goals or fewer, the under wins.
  — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 June 2026
• This retinol is even gentle enough to apply to the under-eye area.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
• Think of these as a drink of water and a cup of coffee for your under eyes.
  — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022
• Check out our guides to the best eye creams and the best under-eye patches for your money.
  — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022
• The best area for a bird bath is near, but not directly under, a low shrub or tree.
  — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
• Use these under-shelf drawers for deli meat, cheeses, or anything else that might end up rolling around.
  — Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
• Auburn’s season win total this year was seven, with heavy juice to the under.
  — Christopher Smith, al, 21 Nov. 2021
• An under-field heating system to keep the field from freezing?
  — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2022
• The under-sink plumbing was padded to protect legs in wheelchairs.
  — oregonlive, 27 Dec. 2021
• My natural teeth are still under.
  — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
• Styles isn’t the only celebrity who loves an under-eye treatment.
  — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
• Gunty was one of three coaches of their 12-and-under team.
  — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
• Have empathy for the pressure that shows are under to keep going.
  — Risa Sarachan, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
• Frame the face in the most flattering way with a chin-length bob that curves ever so slightly under.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
• Using cold face rollers on the face and gel patches for the under eye area feels delightful, right?
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 11 Dec. 2022
• The next play was an under-center run out of 12 personnel.
  — Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
• The under-center shift began in a Week 7 win over the Vikings.
  — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
• For those who don’t love the look of canvas storage bins and wardrobe boxes, look for an under-bed storage set.
  — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
• Hurts had totaled seven under-center dropbacks in six games.
  — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
• Wi birdied holes 13 and 15 to get to 14-under, two strokes shy of Cink.
  — Jay Paris, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
• Back the Cavaliers on the moneyline here and look for an under bet.
  — Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2023
• Then apply to your under-eye area for about 7 minutes before rinsing.
  — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
• Instead, focus on the under and expect both teams to look a bit disjointed.
  — Adam Burke Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2021
• The sports bra features a lace-up front center closure and an under-bust band for extra support.
  — Anna Tingley, Variety, 1 Mar. 2022
• Miller says a rubberized non-slip bottom on a machine may not hold an under-desk pedaler in place.
  — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Feb. 2023
• This is usually due to the loss of our good friend, collagen, and one of the first places to see this go is the under eyes.
  — Lacey Muinos, Health, 23 Jan. 2023
• Don’t skip eye cream The under-eye area is often the first place that betrays a late night or an early alarm.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
• Bet the under as the Bruins will smother the Ducks on the outside and keep the score low.
  — Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2023
• Make the most of the clothing that's currently spilling out of your under-the-bed drawers by flipping it.
  — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 18 Nov. 2022