as in underground
being, situated, or operating beneath the surface of the earth
a subterranean bunker that supposedly could withstand even an atomic blast
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Recent Examples of subterranean
One type of subterranean termite worth noting is the Formosan termite (Coptotermes formosanus).
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
On a purely logistical level, the practice of storing wine in a subterranean chamber is useful for maintaining cool, consistent temperatures that are conducive to aging wine.
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Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Then comes the subterranean twist.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Drop by the elegant subterranean steakhouse Mooo….
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Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for subterranean
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
On a purely logistical level, the practice of storing wine in a subterranean chamber is useful for maintaining cool, consistent temperatures that are conducive to aging wine.
—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Then comes the subterranean twist.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Drop by the elegant subterranean steakhouse Mooo….
—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for subterranean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subterranean
underground
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Inside, plans call for wet and dry research labs, teaching labs, collaboration areas, offices, instructional spaces and a 130‑space underground parking garage.
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Some experts — and Kennedy — argue that offering peptides through licensed compounding pharmacies would shrink this underground market and direct people toward safer products.
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“Subterranean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subterranean. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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