the underground

noun

: a group of people who secretly work to oppose or overthrow a government

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There, a steady stream of people clad in red, white and blue filled the underground food court. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 However, like boiling water, the underground rhizomes and roots may not be affected by a vinegar solution and eventually regrow from below. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 In its heyday, Super Thirty-One was a staple of the underground scene and shared stages with bands like Radiohead and Belly. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 The film’s maker went unknown for many decades, with some speculating it had been directed by Andy Warhol, but in 1999, Bidgood’s true identity was discovered—and the underground classic underwent an ongoing process of rediscovery. Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the underground

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“The underground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20underground. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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