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Recent Examples of beneath
David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
There's a lot beneath the surface about belonging, media literacy, and shared culture.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2025
Authorities were forced to dissemble the back deck in order to rescue some of the pups that were beneath, according to the Strong Island Animal Rescue League, who assisted with the efforts.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
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Preposition
While doing so, the ice broke beneath her feet, plunging both her and the dog into the water.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
There's a lot beneath the surface about belonging, media literacy, and shared culture.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Gentilly had sat beneath up to eight feet of water for weeks.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2025
Authorities were forced to dissemble the back deck in order to rescue some of the pups that were beneath, according to the Strong Island Animal Rescue League, who assisted with the efforts.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneath
Preposition
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Of the 1,514 cases, 27% occurred in patients under 5, while 39% were reported in those ages 5 to 19, according to the CDC.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Puspha also uses the name Boracay and sails under the flag of Benin, according to the Ukrainian government.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Polished Shirtdresses For those extra-chilly days, take your styling up a notch by layering a turtleneck underneath in a classic neutral or a pop of red.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
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First, remove the old caulk and thoroughly clean the area underneath, using either vinegar or bleach.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Beneath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneath. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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