Definition of undersurfacenext

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Recent Examples of undersurface Pale green eggs are laid in clusters near the food source with each egg suspended at the end of slender silken threads attached to the undersurface of a leaf. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2023 Scientists observed a beetle walking upside-down on the undersurface of a pool of water. New York Times, 26 July 2021 The spots enlarge and are mirrored on the undersurface of the leaf with a white downy growth. The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersurface
Noun
  • Two people were injured when a semi-trailer truck hauling steel beams hit the underside of the Lake Avenue bridge over the Edens Expressway near Wilmette on Thursday evening.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The snakes are named for their distinctive yellow underside, which contrasts dramatically with their darker top half.
    Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The bottom of the order provided plenty of traffic for the Cubs’ best hitters.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Add the eggs and let cook for 1 minute, without stirring, until the bottom starts to set.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Undersurface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersurface. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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