undersides

plural of underside

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Recent Examples of undersides 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 New leaves become cupped and turn pale green, the leaf edges turn yellow, and the undersides of the leaves may turn purplish. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026 Aphids cluster on the undersides of leaves, and spider mites create webbing under the leaves. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 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 Start spraying at the bottom of the plant's stalk, focusing on the undersides of the leaves where pests often hide. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersides
bottoms
Noun
  • If the sporty side-stripes aren’t your speed, the bottoms are available in a slew of traditional styles, including a vacation-ready beige linen option.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Some bags advertise waterproof material, while others have water-resistant bottoms or in some cases, no resistance at all.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

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“Undersides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersides. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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