as in underground
being, situated, or operating beneath the surface of the earth
a vast belowground network of tunnels
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Inside, plans call for wet and dry research labs, teaching labs, collaboration areas, offices, instructional spaces and a 130‑space underground parking garage.
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Some experts — and Kennedy — argue that offering peptides through licensed compounding pharmacies would shrink this underground market and direct people toward safer products.
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Visitors to the park can enjoy surface and subterranean exploration, canoeing the Green River, hiking, camping, and horseback riding.
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The spa There’s a dreamy subterranean spa with all the standard treatments, but to really get into Potato Head’s groove, opt for a session at the New Age-y Sanctuary Wellness Centre instead.
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“Belowground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belowground. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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