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Definition of underneathnext
as in beneath
in or to a lower place the ball rolled under the porch, so you'll have to crawl underneath to get it

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underneath

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adjective

underneath

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preposition

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Recent Examples of underneath
Adverb
Vintage rugs can be pricier than their modern counterparts, so buying a smaller vintage area rug and a larger sisal or jute rug to go underneath is a beautiful, cost-effective solution for folding in vintage appeal. Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 Much of it sits in ponds with no liner between the wase and our groundwater underneath. Alex Burton, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Preposition
That's the story underneath today's jobs report, which found that the economy gained a smaller-than-expected 57,000 jobs in June. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 July 2026 The ribs Riles has planned, prepped, and thought about for months have been judged blind and on-site, at a table specially set for the judges underneath his massive tent. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for underneath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underneath
Adverb
  • The chips beneath were noticeably thin, delicate but sturdy enough to retain their crunch.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Today, two of the four interpretive signs on the site, the only indication of what lies beneath, are faded to illegibility.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • Russell Henley also made a 4-under push on Sunday to finish 10-under, while Cam Young faltered in the final pairing with a 1-over round to finish 10-under as well.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Jake Knapp, 4-over after the first round, and Adam Scott, 1-over, both shot 6-under on Saturday and find themselves at 5- and 4-under, respectively, ahead of the final round.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
Preposition
  • More than 90% of keepers would not kill their chickens for meat and more than 75% did not rank them below dogs.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • Just witness the number of e-motos like the Surron Bee models in your neighborhood, typically piloted by riders far below the legal age to drive.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023
Preposition
  • Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
    Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • Run a fan near seating and dining areas to keep flying pests off ‌food and guests.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • But that’s exactly what’s happening, as more men are having neuromodulators injected into their nether regions.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
Preposition
  • Prosecutors in both Wyandotte County and Jackson County have confirmed that Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, the man accused of firing shots at vehicles along Kansas City roadways and killing one man in June, is dead.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • At Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' downtown Sarasota campus, the kids can play among the tree canopy at the Children’s Rainforest Garden, then the whole family can stroll through the lush 15-acre site situated along Sarasota Bay.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026

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“Underneath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underneath. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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