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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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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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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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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
As the below graphic shows, Moyes has largely looked to build attacks using a back three, with Mykolenko high on the left and Alcaraz or Ndiaye shifting inside. Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025 Warning: The below video may contain distressing images. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 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
  • Baraka speaks out about arrest A sea of supporters greeted Baraka moments after his release from a Homeland Security field office.
    Alecia Reid, CBS News, 10 May 2025
  • Suddenly, after being ignored for decades, Goliarda Sapienza has become a hot piece of IP in Italy.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 May 2025
Adverb
  • Meanwhile Sánchez, Jeff Bezos's fiancé, wore a long white coat with a matching mini skirt underneath.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • While people laugh, there’s a real sadness underneath, too.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 May 2025
Adverb
  • Market have been volatile but the DJIA, S&P and Nasdaq are also down for now, but by less.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 May 2025
  • Its revenue dipped 1% last quarter compared to the same time period in 2024, and the company lowered its full-year net revenue guidance to $850 million to $900 million down from $950 million to $1 billion.
    Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 4 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
Preposition
  • That's exactly the principle behind the Della Mini Split.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • In San Diego jails, decisions that affect mentally ill people are regularly made by command staff rather than healthcare professionals — a practice that can jeopardize the well-being of people behind bars.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Advertisement Advertisement In the process of this cycle, the United States has lost its ability to manufacture effectively, which has contributed to the plight of the bottom 60% of U.S. earners, who have been losing ground economically and have become increasingly frustrated over many years.
    Ray Dalio, Time, 9 May 2025
  • Inspectors found ice build-up on the bottom door, racks and ceiling panel inside the freezer.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025

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“Below.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/below. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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