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
The landscapes, bracketed by Russia and China borderlines, have stories to tell, from the Steppe grasslands, where Chinggis Khaan (aka Genghis Khan) once rode, to the Gobi Desert, where arid landscapes belie subterranean layers rich in coal, gold, and dinosaur bones.
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AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025
Found in a water tank, this new species lives underground and might still be evolving towards a fully subterranean life.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
An entire subterranean floor dedicated to wellness has been carved out to create the largest spa area of any hotel in the city, while the 126 rooms and suites have a classic contemporary feel, with bespoke Belgian artwork hanging on the wall.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The sprawling subterranean landmark will be open again this summer.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025
Found in a water tank, this new species lives underground and might still be evolving towards a fully subterranean life.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
An entire subterranean floor dedicated to wellness has been carved out to create the largest spa area of any hotel in the city, while the 126 rooms and suites have a classic contemporary feel, with bespoke Belgian artwork hanging on the wall.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The sprawling subterranean landmark will be open again this summer.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subterranean
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Even the price tag of the new Mount Weather work is confidential, but contracting details suggest workers will must be skilled in both underground construction and HVAC equipment, including air handlers.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In 1965, the hotel built an underground bunker where guests could shelter during US air raids.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Subterranean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subterranean. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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