as in underground
being, situated, or operating beneath the surface of the earth
a vast belowground network of tunnels
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His villa had a pool, a gym, appliances and a game room, and his underground bunker had a bed, a refrigerator and air conditioning, according to the feds.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025 -
For example, a criminal group known as Scattered Spider recently attacked famed British retailer Marks & Spencer, allegedly using solutions purchased on underground forums.—
Damon Fleury,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The subterranean complex served many purposes over the centuries, first as stone quarries and later as water cisterns before eventually housing commercial structures and warehouses.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Set in a historic 1894 stable, Stable Hall is live music venue that brings in renowned talent like Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, while Jazz, TX, by jazz pianist Doc Watkins hosts shows every night of the week an intimate, subterranean setting.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Belowground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belowground. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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