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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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Recent Examples of below
Preposition
The Sooners finished with a below .500 overall record last season for the second time in three years under head coach Brent Venables, who needed a big splash at QB this offseason. Erik Buchinger, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 In the below interview, Keller clarifies the mechanics of Episode 8’s hustle, how Pryce has grown as shown in that moment between him and his ex-wife Amber-Linn (Judy Greer) and ideas for a Season 2 should the show get renewed. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Adverb
Recreate her fall-ready style below with similar pieces at Amazon, Nordstrom, and more from $27. Nicol Natale, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Last year, July passenger numbers increased from 2023 but were still well below March, spring-break activity. Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Watch Carey learn about Perry’s space adventure below. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025 Fill out the questions below or email your responses to alec.johnson@jrn.com. Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for below
Recent Examples of Synonyms for below
Preposition
  • In Gdańsk, Poland, archaeologists recently found a medieval knight's tomb beneath a former ice cream parlor.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Small enough to easily fit beneath the airplane seat in front of you, this lightweight laptop backpack is intentionally designed with three roomy pockets to keep your belongings organized and accessible, effectively streamlining the TSA process.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
Preposition
  • The offense has more holes to fill but quarterback Dylan Elmer is back after splitting time as the starter last season.
    Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
  • So, how will the Buffs remain in the mix for a bowl game after the exodus of players to the NFL, including Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders?
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • When price action diverges consistently from headline strength, something underneath is shifting.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Stockton was sacked four times, fumbled twice and spent much of the game throwing underneath.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Adverb
  • The water was 58 degrees at the top and the same 10 or 15 feet down, but the day was overcast and cold, and a hard wind was blowing out of the northwest.
    Anthony A. Ciuffa, Outdoor Life, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The company’s shares ended down 1.5% after the earnings release.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 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
  • Jackson-Smith, under legal advice, was unable to provide THR with more detail.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
  • During the week, Fernande lived alone in the family’s Paris apartment under a false name: Danielle Deschampe.
    Marc Snegg, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Preposition
  • As for who’s behind Guetta, Calvin Harris has the second-most leaders, 17, followed by Rihanna (12), the Chainsmokers (10) and Ellie Goulding (eight).
    Xander Zellner, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
  • In February, Mexico handed over to American authorities 29 cartel figures, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The team’s payroll has ranked in the bottom half of MLB for more than a decade, and the Twins currently sit in fourth place in the AL Central with little chance of reaching the postseason.
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Nolan Gorman worked a key one-out walk in the bottom half of the inning and advanced to second on Thomas Saggese’s third hit of the night.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025

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

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