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Recent Examples of under
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026
But today, that foundation is under real pressure.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The Ojibway wasn’t the first to rate us under-equipped for moose hunting.
—Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
There’s a large 7,500mAh battery, fast 80W charging, and a 144Hz screen with an under-display camera.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 27 May 2026
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Preposition
That can happen, particularly under a coach as tactically astute as Tuchel.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026
But today, that foundation is under real pressure.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Adverb
The zone, specifically designed for ages 5 and under, features a Junior Jungle, Web Crawler, and mini slides for an age-appropriate place to explore.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The Ojibway wasn’t the first to rate us under-equipped for moose hunting.
—Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Adjective
Google co-founder Larry Page has reportedly spent around $188 million on Miami-area properties, while Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg recently paid $170 million for an under-construction estate on Indian Creek Island.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
There’s a large 7,500mAh battery, fast 80W charging, and a 144Hz screen with an under-display camera.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for under
Preposition
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Bullet casings and additional rounds of unspent ammunition were littered on the floor beneath the window and a couch near where Jennings had fired from, authorities said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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The series finds Klein at a hinge moment, freshly out of rehab, attempting to present a dignified face to the world while still carrying every previous version of himself underneath.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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To read Carver, who was a working class writer but with a literary sophistication underneath, was really electrifying to me.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Fierman suggests using the below methods about once or twice a year as needed to keep your iron in tip-top shape.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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And the traditional ways to secure a below-average rate still apply now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 June 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
Adjective
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The room became a low-grade surveillance game.—
Adam Howard,
Time,
10 June 2026
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For whatever reason, production has decided that bombshell dates should be overnighters this year — perhaps as a sort of low-grade Casa Amor — and sprang for a set of Alaskan Kings to accommodate a minimum of three sexy singles in one.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The Chicago Sky are just 4-6 for the season, and were able to grab a win on Friday night, taking down the lowly Connecticut Sun.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Going through all the trials and tribulations of growing up like any other human on Earth, Adam is completely frustrated about losing his sword all those years ago and can’t stop trying to find it, even to the point of threatening his lowly job in the quest.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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This cover has adjustable buckles and eight bottom straps to keep it firmly secured.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The Sparks have a prime opportunity to pick up some wins during a three-game road trip that begins with matchups against two of the bottom three teams in the WNBA standings.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
9 June 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
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“Under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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