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
Symptoms include angular red, purple, or brown lesions on the upper surfaces of leaves, often between veins, with whitish fungal growth on the undersides.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
The left and right rocker buttons located on the undersides of the glasses' temples adjust the audio volume and picture brightness, respectively.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Look for larvae on the undersides of leaves.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
To achieve their audacious goals, the fish use hook-like growths on the undersides of both their pectoral and pelvic fins to push themselves upward.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 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
Superficially, Ganges sharks are dark gray with white undersides.
—John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 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
Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
The left and right rocker buttons located on the undersides of the glasses' temples adjust the audio volume and picture brightness, respectively.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Look for larvae on the undersides of leaves.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
To achieve their audacious goals, the fish use hook-like growths on the undersides of both their pectoral and pelvic fins to push themselves upward.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 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
Superficially, Ganges sharks are dark gray with white undersides.
—John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersides
bottoms
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The smoothing fabric is flattering at the waist and thighs, and the flare bottoms provide just enough of a pop of style to make these jeans fun, but still appropriate for just about any setting.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The long-sleeve henley top and matching straight-leg bottoms are made of lightweight material that’s ideal for spring and summer.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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“Undersides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersides. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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