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Jenna Thompson
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Hailey Bieber capped off the first weekend of Coachella by wearing a sheer black top that revealed her black bra underneath.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The pro football player, 28, and his wife, 24, exchanged vows underneath a marble dome surrounded by blush-toned blooms, set directly in front of a lake fountain.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
The dual concept will be restaurant Telia on top and speakeasy-style lounge Night Owl underneath.
—Jenna Thompson
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Hailey Bieber capped off the first weekend of Coachella by wearing a sheer black top that revealed her black bra underneath.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Preposition
An extensive video review revealed no reason to overturn the judgment on the ice that the puck had barely crossed the goal line underneath Jarry's skate.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The pro football player, 28, and his wife, 24, exchanged vows underneath a marble dome surrounded by blush-toned blooms, set directly in front of a lake fountain.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underneath
Adverb
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Cutting the grass too close removes a lot of green and exposes the brown thatch beneath.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Sheer Maxi Dress Consider this Chanel dress, embroidered with floral appliqués that distract the eye from the body beneath, as proof that nearly sheer dresses needn’t amount to impropriety.—
Chloé Versabeau,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Gateway Development Commission awarded the contract this week for boring the under-river section of the Hudson River Tunnel.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ramanathan and Sundarararjan captured the title with a 9-under par, the park district said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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But with incomes below $3 a day, many can no longer afford pricier LPG cylinders and are reverting to stoves that burn firewood, or returning to villages where wood is easier to find.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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With hindsight perhaps softening memories of sunstroke, cast members and a number of below-the-line crew now fairly rhapsodize about the uniqueness of the shoot.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
Preposition
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Saudi Arabia’s East-West Petroline pipeline is operating near its 7 million-barrel-per-day capacity, with expansion plans under review.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of them, Joe Willock (white) was in position to defend a short corner and Jacob Murphy (orange) played a hybrid role to help disrupt Gabriel, before protecting the area near the penalty spot and also keeping an eye out for late runners.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the first episode back, Cranston stands completely nude as Kaczmarek’s Lois shaves his back and nether regions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Deep in the nether regions of our power ratings, these two underdogs are separated by fewer than 2 points per 100 possessions in basic strength.—
Jordan Brenner,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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But the naval operation, along with Iran’s blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, threatens to raise costs for Americans.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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While the Sky are looking to rebound from a 10-34 season, the Dream went 30-14 last season and Reese’s growing offensive game, along with her strength on the boards, only adds to their championship hopes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Underneath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underneath. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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