as in bottoms
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 undersides
These generally appear as white bumps or specks that encrust the stems, branches, and undersides of leaves and suck the sap.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Examine your satin pothos for signs of pests, paying close attention to the undersides of the leaves and any crevices between the stems and petioles.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
To inspect for pests, look on the undersides of leaves, on leaf joints, and in areas of new growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
This Florida native produces green leaves with silvery undersides, along with summer-blooming, creamy white flowers that have a lemony smell.
—Larry Figart, Florida Times-Union, 14 Jan. 2026
In its present form, the technology utilizes two spectrometers to perform near-infrared and mid-infrared scans of the top surfaces and undersides of leaves immediately adjacent to the fruits.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
The photo below also shows the undersides of the top radiator mount and adjustable graphics card retainer, with one of the retainer’s fingers extended.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Examine your satin pothos for signs of pests, paying close attention to the undersides of the leaves and any crevices between the stems and petioles.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
To inspect for pests, look on the undersides of leaves, on leaf joints, and in areas of new growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
This Florida native produces green leaves with silvery undersides, along with summer-blooming, creamy white flowers that have a lemony smell.
—Larry Figart, Florida Times-Union, 14 Jan. 2026
In its present form, the technology utilizes two spectrometers to perform near-infrared and mid-infrared scans of the top surfaces and undersides of leaves immediately adjacent to the fruits.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
The photo below also shows the undersides of the top radiator mount and adjustable graphics card retainer, with one of the retainer’s fingers extended.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersides
bottoms
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Cakes of lime were found both around the barrels and on the bottoms, with some demolition material on top, the press release continues.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Their latest ’fits are pretty much a checklist for airport and traveling fashion, with easily shrugged off layers, comfy bottoms, sensible shoes, and that very cool XXL carry-on—looks that don’t, of course, compromise their personal style.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Undersides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersides. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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