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as in beneath
in a lower position than for the photo she sat below everyone else, on the floor actually

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2
as in after
subsequent to in time or order that ranks a little below a root canal on my list of things I'd want to experience

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below

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adverb

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as in underneath
in or to a lower place the skipper climbed below to fix the engine

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2
as in down
toward or in a lower position when rock climbing I just know that if I look below, I'll become paralyzed with fear

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below

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adjective

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Recent Examples of below
Preposition
According to Cleaning the Glass, their 92.0 points per 100 halfcourt plays ranked in just the 33rd percentile of postseason performances — well below their standard. Kelly Iko, New York Times, 16 May 2025 Check out a few of the new bathing suits below shared by Megan. Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 15 May 2025
Adverb
Review the sources used below for this article: Emilie Lucchesi has written for some of the country's largest newspapers, including The New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times. Discover Magazine, 3 May 2025 For more storage and seating space, check out additional deals on combination deck boxes at Wayfair below. Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
Adjective
To find the softest mattress possible for every personal preference, our team caught countless hours of sleep and kept the below factors in mind. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025 Researchers at the Tax Foundation, as illustrated by the below chart, have concluded that improving the tax treatment of R&D, in particular restoring full expensing of R&D costs, is among the most effective ways to promote economic growth. Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for below
Recent Examples of Synonyms for below
Preposition
  • Meanwhile, the real work – cellular repair, metabolic stabilization, mitochondrial health, and biological age reversal –can get buried beneath the surface.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • The 18-inch model leaves a cavernous space beneath the bed that can accommodate several tote-style storage containers—which could be a blessing or a curse depending on the usual state of your bedroom floor.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 15 May 2025
Preposition
  • Fifteen hours after the 911 call, an 8-year-old relative found the three bodies inside the home, their throats slashed ear to ear.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • If approved, the amendment would require emergency clause votes to take place at least 24 hours after the vote on the accompanying bill.
    Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Adverb
  • While people laugh, there’s a real sadness underneath, too.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 May 2025
  • Meanwhile Sánchez, Jeff Bezos's fiancé, wore a long white coat with a matching mini skirt underneath.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 16 May 2025
Adverb
  • The adaptation of Mojang’s video game juggernaut, now available on premium video-on-demand, added another $1.3 million on Friday, down 30% from its daily total last week.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 17 May 2025
  • There were also far fewer Germans arriving in California in March, down 26% to 20,847 from March 2024, the agency said.
    Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023
Preposition
  • While the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) believes Face ID or fingerprints to lock devices should be protected under the Fifth Amendment, which protects against self-incrimination, some courts have ruled otherwise.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • Criminal Investigation Becomes The Final Blow The most devastating development came recently, with The Wall Street Journal reporting that UnitedHealth is now under criminal investigation for possible Medicare fraud.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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  • This summer, students ages 11 to 14 will explore the AI world, engaging in hands-on activities and delving into the science behind smart technologies.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • Kesha also made a point to individually thank the creative team behind the artwork, including the photographer, videographer, stylists, and more.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • The top 10% of earners would receive about two-thirds (65%) of the total value of the legislation, while households in the bottom 20% would lose about $1,035 in 2026 due to cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and other changes, according to Penn Wharton.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
  • Specifically, no team is throwing changeups at the bottom rail of the zone or below at a higher rate.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 May 2025

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