as in underground
being, situated, or operating beneath the surface of the earth
a vast belowground network of tunnels
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Adjective
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Famously diverse, the club draws in a mix of locals, visitors, and a strong contingent of regulars who are deeply embedded in Berlin's underground scene.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Missouri - Travelers can cross the historic Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi River and explore underground cages.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Here are two more stories of the subterranean, one sinister and one salty.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Their translucent bodies suggest adaptation to a subterranean environment where light doesn’t reach.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Belowground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belowground. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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