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
Leaves, Gupta said, are a tree’s air-conditioning system, or, through the stomata on their underside, its breathing and sweating mechanism.
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Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Even plants with dark red or purple undersides — indoor plants such as Calatheas and Marantas come to mind — thrive in environments with limited light.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
For this method, place your slice in the pan and warm it until the crust on the underside is firm.
—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
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Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Even plants with dark red or purple undersides — indoor plants such as Calatheas and Marantas come to mind — thrive in environments with limited light.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
For this method, place your slice in the pan and warm it until the crust on the underside is firm.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underside
bottom
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Isolated by its beautiful, rugged mountains, West Virginia sits entirely within Appalachia and has long been listed at the bottom of a laundry list of failings, including poor health and a lack of education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Underside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underside. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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