as in aquatic
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water
underwater plants don't require as much light to grow as surface plants a vessel designed for underwater exploration
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Recent Examples of underwater
Despite being a desert, this region was underwater about 542 to 251 million years ago.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Lakers Lakers lose to Minnesota in lowest-scoring game of the LeBron era in L.A.
Dec. 2, 2024
Yet a team weighted down by James and Davis’ contracts is underwater already.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The team used millions of dollars of advanced equipment—sonar technology attached to an autonomous underwater vehicle—to scan 5,200 square miles of the ocean floor.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Start by exploring the unique Maldivian underwater world on a dive or snorkel trip to marvel at majestic whale sharks, elegant manta rays, and the vibrant coral reefs that are home to myriad colorful fish.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Lakers Lakers lose to Minnesota in lowest-scoring game of the LeBron era in L.A.
Dec. 2, 2024
Yet a team weighted down by James and Davis’ contracts is underwater already.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The team used millions of dollars of advanced equipment—sonar technology attached to an autonomous underwater vehicle—to scan 5,200 square miles of the ocean floor.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Start by exploring the unique Maldivian underwater world on a dive or snorkel trip to marvel at majestic whale sharks, elegant manta rays, and the vibrant coral reefs that are home to myriad colorful fish.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwater
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Their small aquatic habitat started shaking only two minutes later.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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New to the Apple Watch lineup as of the Series 10 are underwater depth and water temperature sensors for tracking your aquatic activities.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Deep Blue Sea—Learn about our oceans while on submarine Sea Lab Alpha with underwater explorers Marina and Reef.Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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Known as an innovator in the grocery business, Violante enhanced the experience at Holiday Market with an in-store bakery, freshly made submarine sandwiches, and beers from around the world, according to his family obituary.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
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In Washington state, commercial divers net $132K per year on average - working underwater to install, repair or maintain submerged energy equipment.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Firefighters were called Tuesday morning after a submerged SUV was spotted near flooded Gravois Creek, near Interstate 55.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Underwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwater. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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