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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
See the full list of Nicholl program partners for 2026-2027 below. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 June 2026 The cities below flip that dynamic. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Adverb
Learn more about each option (and their free trials) below. Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026 Head to Dermstore to shop the Eminence Organics Daily Defense SPF 50 Skin Tint and check out more of my lightweight summer beauty products below. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 June 2026
Adjective
The below list includes highlights of IndieWire Critic’s Pick reviews as well as other under-the-radar movies across sections beyond the main competition. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 May 2026 In the below interview, Kelley and Anderson further break down the season one finale with Paul McCrane’s judge expediting the court proceedings, the fate of certain romantic relationships and areas to explore in season two. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for below
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Preposition
  • Bullet casings and additional rounds of unspent ammunition were littered on the floor beneath the window and a couch near where Jennings had fired from, authorities said.
    Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Preposition
  • Grossman did not try to leave the scene after the crash, Holm said.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • Concern grew on the Knicks sideline as star guard Jalen Brunson hobbled off the court after San Antonio forward Harrison Barnes fell into the three-time All-Star’s right knee as a result of a foul.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Adverb
  • The actor David Merten, from the recent, Michael Urie-starring, gay version of Richard II, manages to both show off his arms and keep cool by wearing a pleated vest with no shirt underneath.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 June 2026
  • Then, click the small bell underneath to receive alerts for new, related listings.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Adverb
  • An incomprehensible dropped fly ball to center had runners and the corners with two down.
    Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
  • Dobbins told Alford that his 2026 choices were down to two.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
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
  • An employee inside the store was hit and pinned under the car, police said.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • America’s stockpile of emergency crude oil is shrinking fast, rapidly approaching the four-decade low set under former President Joe Biden.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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  • That’s when DelGaizo showed off her arm behind the plate, firing the ball to second to catch the runner and end the threat.
    Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
  • Her loss is a blow to Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, an influential fundraising arm for House Democrats, who threw its support behind her last month.
    Mathew Miranda June 9, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • This cover has adjustable buckles and eight bottom straps to keep it firmly secured.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • The Sparks have a prime opportunity to pick up some wins during a three-game road trip that begins with matchups against two of the bottom three teams in the WNBA standings.
    John Davis, Daily News, 9 June 2026

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“Below.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/below. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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