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
Its parent company, Ocean Approved, launched this consumer brand in 2019 and is leading a quiet, underwater revolution in American agriculture.
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Heide Brandes, thehustle.co, 24 Jan. 2025
Biden’s approval rating sits at an all-time low in the 538 average, nearly 19 points underwater.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
There are growing fears among NATO members that Russian President Vladimir Putin could target underwater cables and critical infrastructure that are vital to global communication systems.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
In photos obtained by Metro from the scene, the white car could be seen partially underwater in a ditch while leaning to the side.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Heide Brandes, thehustle.co, 24 Jan. 2025
Biden’s approval rating sits at an all-time low in the 538 average, nearly 19 points underwater.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
There are growing fears among NATO members that Russian President Vladimir Putin could target underwater cables and critical infrastructure that are vital to global communication systems.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
In photos obtained by Metro from the scene, the white car could be seen partially underwater in a ditch while leaning to the side.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwater
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For more information about the pool, visit the YMCA aquatic facilities webpage.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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For aquatic turtles, the animal hospitals said males average 7 to 9 inches long, while females average 10 to 12 inches long.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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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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The body of a missing woman in England has been found in a submerged car in a river three days after she was last seen.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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The remains of more than 900 Arizona crew members are entombed in the submerged vessel beneath a memorial in their honor.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Dec. 2024
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“Underwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwater. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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