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Recent Examples of below
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
More than 200 Chicago Public Schools had vaccination rates below 90% for some types of vaccines, according to the new data.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Kennedy French, Variety, 3 May 2026
The entire 25-minute interview appears below.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Not only do the below finds have my stamp of approval, but they’re also adored by shoppers.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
My plan would immediately eliminate these regulations and rely on our own oil and natural gas, reopen refineries and lower fuel costs below $4 per gallon, restore 200,000 jobs and save Californians $40 billion per year.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
More than 200 Chicago Public Schools had vaccination rates below 90% for some types of vaccines, according to the new data.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Adverb
Watch the full performance below.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 3 May 2026
The entire 25-minute interview appears below.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Adjective
The below maxi dresses span both casual and formal, and are great additions to your wardrobe without breaking the bank.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Not only do the below finds have my stamp of approval, but they’re also adored by shoppers.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for below
Preposition
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Construction of a presidential bunker beneath the East Wing was not subject to the injunction.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kay isn’t some kind of unhinged chaos agent or emotional thrill-seeker (well, maybe just a little), but rather an adventurous artist eager to dig deep beneath the surface.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Their immediate challenge is that the ruling came down well after filing deadlines for this year’s primary elections — and in some cases, after those primary elections have been held.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The room now held a gleaming white loft bed, with a small den of executive function underneath.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The current moment tears the Band-Aid off this old conflict and the complex system underneath.—
Caroline Wagner,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Charlotte’s growing Catholic presence Nationally, religious service attendance is down.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The loss equaled 5 cents per share, down from a profit of 13 cents per share a year ago.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
Preposition
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As conversations deepen under Mercury’s tension with Pluto, something shared or emotional may need clearer terms.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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But there’s precedent for the DCCC’s involvement, including in the California district, where the campaign arm backed a candidate in 2024 to prevent a lockout under the state’s top-two system.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
Preposition
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At the time of the move, Venable said the Sox were looking for an offensive boost behind the plate.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The explosion Saturday killed at least 15 women on the busy motorway, according to the governor of Cauca, Octavio Guzmán, leaving behind the twisted metal debris of multiple vehicles by a 650-foot crater in the road.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kaitlynne Faust 4-for-6, HR, 2 runs, 2 RBIs; GW run in bottom 9th.—
Josh Krockey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Phillies fired Thomson as the team ranks last or in the bottom part of the league in several statistical categories, like run differential, ERA, batting average and OPS, largely with the same roster as the previous four seasons.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Below.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/below. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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