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Recent Examples of under
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2025
Previously, the Køge women’s team was owned by Capelli Sport; the Longs’ acquisition required the women’s team to be split from the men’s team, since the licenses to operate both were under the same umbrella.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025
PC Magazine, 5 May 2025
Jim and Frank had to wedge themselves uncomfortably under and behind it.
—Bill Prady, Variety, 3 May 2025
Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Best Day’s beers fit into the under 0.5% category, but certainly sit well in the craft brewing category as well.
—Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Preposition
That claim is still under a federal judge’s review.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2025
Previously, the Køge women’s team was owned by Capelli Sport; the Longs’ acquisition required the women’s team to be split from the men’s team, since the licenses to operate both were under the same umbrella.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025
Adverb
For our 17-page test site, the process took under a minute, and the site looked just the same after the process.
—PC Magazine, 5 May 2025
Jim and Frank had to wedge themselves uncomfortably under and behind it.
—Bill Prady, Variety, 3 May 2025
Adjective
Two stars on the under, but prop players remember: Emeka Egbuka (+155 for a touchdown) gets the ball in big spots for Ohio State.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Best Day’s beers fit into the under 0.5% category, but certainly sit well in the craft brewing category as well.
—Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for under
Preposition
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Grande appears as Fineman's reflection in the mirror, as both are draped in fluffy pink robes and beneath a pile of blonde hair.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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But what lies beneath the exterior truly sets it apart.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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In the video, the tabby kitten can be seen lying down near the closet door, pretending to have his paw stuck underneath to get his mom to open it for him.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Put on your favorite T-shirt or tank top underneath and head out the door.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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In the below excerpt, de la Rocha stands on the beach with his toes in the sand, looking out at the ocean and back into the past.—
Mike de la Rocha,
Outside Online,
13 May 2025
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Fans should also check the $30 Ticket to Summer website to confirm which dates from the below tours are a part of the offer.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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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Test results for Mark Vientos showed only a low-grade strain in his right hamstring, which requires a much shorter timeline than originally anticipated.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Investigators said the blast pattern shows that the device was far more damaging than a low-grade explosive such as fireworks.—
Andres Triay,
CBS News,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Scientists were only starting to piece together that contaminated water, not flawed character, caused cholera; that smallpox probably originated in rodents; and that yellow fever was the vector work of the lowly mosquito, not the result of immigration or rotting vegetables.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The lowly Charlotte Hornets, who haven't made the playoffs since the 2015-16 season, have the No. 4 pick, and will happily take yet another swing at lottery gold.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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As with several others, this photo again shows the 10mm gap between the bottom panel’s 2.5-inch drive mounts and the underside of the front fan’s air guide.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2025
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The bottom three names on the list — Dobson, Harley and Bouchard — as well as Dahlin and Sergachev, signed two- or three-year bridge contracts out of entry-level, with Dobson and Bouchard due for new contracts this summer and Harley up next summer.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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With its mix of adrenaline, speed, and high probability of bruising your nether regions, BMX would seem a natural fit.—
Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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The outfit put her rear end on full display, with a long fabric covering her nether regions.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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“Under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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