undersides

plural of underside

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Recent Examples of undersides Look closely at the tops and undersides of the leaves, stems, leaf joints, and even the surface of the soil for insects, eggs, webbing, discoloration, or other signs of pests or disease. Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 Their wide toe straps have soft undersides with smooth edges that won’t pinch your skin or trigger blisters. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Many pests hide and lay eggs on the undersides of leaves, so thorough coverage is essential. Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 Regularly check the undersides of leaves and around the base of plants for signs of pests or diseases like powdery mildew. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 The ballista spider spends its days lurking in webs on the undersides of leaves in the rainforests of north Queensland, Australia. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 6 July 2026 Inspect your hibiscus for insects, looking along stems, anywhere there is leaf damage, and on the undersides of leaves. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 The most effective way to monitor pests in a vegetable garden remains regular checks of the undersides of leaves. Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersides
bottoms
Noun
  • Aniston opted for a brown bikini top, pink bikini bottoms and sunglasses.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • There was more swimsuit inspo where that came from, as the 29-year-old also included a snap of herself standing on the beach at sunset, clad in the smallest black-and-white bottoms and matching top.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 July 2026

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“Undersides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersides. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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