as in bottoms
the side or part facing downward from something
the underside of the cat's coat is pure white
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Recent Examples of undersides
To achieve their audacious goals, the fish use hook-like growths on the undersides of both their pectoral and pelvic fins to push themselves upward.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Even plants with dark red or purple undersides — indoor plants such as Calatheas and Marantas come to mind — thrive in environments with limited light.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Superficially, Ganges sharks are dark gray with white undersides.
—John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
These generally appear as white bumps or specks that encrust the stems, branches, and undersides of leaves and suck the sap.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Examine your satin pothos for signs of pests, paying close attention to the undersides of the leaves and any crevices between the stems and petioles.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
To inspect for pests, look on the undersides of leaves, on leaf joints, and in areas of new growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
This Florida native produces green leaves with silvery undersides, along with summer-blooming, creamy white flowers that have a lemony smell.
—Larry Figart, Florida Times-Union, 14 Jan. 2026
In its present form, the technology utilizes two spectrometers to perform near-infrared and mid-infrared scans of the top surfaces and undersides of leaves immediately adjacent to the fruits.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Even plants with dark red or purple undersides — indoor plants such as Calatheas and Marantas come to mind — thrive in environments with limited light.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Superficially, Ganges sharks are dark gray with white undersides.
—John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
These generally appear as white bumps or specks that encrust the stems, branches, and undersides of leaves and suck the sap.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Examine your satin pothos for signs of pests, paying close attention to the undersides of the leaves and any crevices between the stems and petioles.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
To inspect for pests, look on the undersides of leaves, on leaf joints, and in areas of new growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
This Florida native produces green leaves with silvery undersides, along with summer-blooming, creamy white flowers that have a lemony smell.
—Larry Figart, Florida Times-Union, 14 Jan. 2026
In its present form, the technology utilizes two spectrometers to perform near-infrared and mid-infrared scans of the top surfaces and undersides of leaves immediately adjacent to the fruits.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersides
bottoms
Noun
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Seagrasses brought to these sea bottoms buried creeping stems, strong roots, and pliable leaves.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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Semiconductor maker Advanced Micro Devices and financial technology provider Intuit are also on the list, trading at smaller discounts to their pandemic bottoms, but still 16% and 24%, respectively.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Undersides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersides. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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