as in bottom
the side or part facing downward from something
the underside of the cat's coat is pure white
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Recent Examples of underside
For this method, place your slice in the pan and warm it until the crust on the underside is firm.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
In the center is a large, red stop button, and beneath it on the underside of the crossbar is a magnetic safety key that can be clipped to your clothing.
—Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Amid all the admiring, even nostalgic, books and films commemorating America’s revolutionary beginnings in the lead-up to our country’s 250th birthday, Ellis’ book examines the underside of that time, specifically the failure to end slavery, and the failure to avoid Indian removal.
—The Know, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The Brazilian forward cut inside the penalty area, beat two defenders and fired in off the underside of the crossbar.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
In the center is a large, red stop button, and beneath it on the underside of the crossbar is a magnetic safety key that can be clipped to your clothing.
—Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Amid all the admiring, even nostalgic, books and films commemorating America’s revolutionary beginnings in the lead-up to our country’s 250th birthday, Ellis’ book examines the underside of that time, specifically the failure to end slavery, and the failure to avoid Indian removal.
—The Know, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The Brazilian forward cut inside the penalty area, beat two defenders and fired in off the underside of the crossbar.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underside
bottom
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But dating back even further to Monday’s home opener against the Twins, the bottom of the Royals’ order reached base safely in 12 straight plate appearances.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Blackhawks scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth, however, to grab the lead for good.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Underside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underside. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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