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
Start spraying at the bottom of the plant's stalk, focusing on the undersides of the leaves where pests often hide.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Cabbage loopers feed on leaf undersides, creating windowpane patterns, while later larval stages chew holes or bore into cabbage heads, causing stunted growth or failure to form a head.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Apply the mixture around the root zone of your plants or spray it on the tops and undersides of plant leaves that are exhibiting fungal issues.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
Symptoms include angular red, purple, or brown lesions on the upper surfaces of leaves, often between veins, with whitish fungal growth on the undersides.
—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
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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Cabbage loopers feed on leaf undersides, creating windowpane patterns, while later larval stages chew holes or bore into cabbage heads, causing stunted growth or failure to form a head.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Apply the mixture around the root zone of your plants or spray it on the tops and undersides of plant leaves that are exhibiting fungal issues.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
Symptoms include angular red, purple, or brown lesions on the upper surfaces of leaves, often between veins, with whitish fungal growth on the undersides.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersides
bottoms
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Priced under $45, the bottoms boast a stretchy elastic waist and drawstring tie reminiscent of your favorite joggers.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Gilbert did both, constantly searching for loopholes in every task, making Alex dress up in bikini bottoms, and most famously, bringing in the same photo of Greg in his underwear for prize task after prize task.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Undersides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersides. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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