UNDERSIDES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

undersides

noun

plural of underside

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 Instead, use a Bug Blaster hose end sprayer to blast the upper and undersides of the leaves with water and blow the critters away. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 By early summer, the tents sag like dirty diapers from the undersides of boughs. — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 Divers captured video footage of Galápagos sharks approaching manta rays and deliberately rubbing parts of their bodies, especially their heads, gill regions and sides, against the mantas’ undersides. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Look closely at the tops and undersides of the leaves, stems, leaf joints, and even the surface of the soil for insects, eggs, webbing, discoloration, or other signs of pests or disease. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 Their wide toe straps have soft undersides with smooth edges that won’t pinch your skin or trigger blisters. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Many pests hide and lay eggs on the undersides of leaves, so thorough coverage is essential. — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 Regularly check the undersides of leaves and around the base of plants for signs of pests or diseases like powdery mildew. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 The ballista spider spends its days lurking in webs on the undersides of leaves in the rainforests of north Queensland, Australia. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 6 July 2026

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bottoms

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Aniston opted for a brown bikini top, pink bikini bottoms and sunglasses.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
There was more swimsuit inspo where that came from, as the 29-year-old also included a snap of herself standing on the beach at sunset, clad in the smallest black-and-white bottoms and matching top.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 July 2026

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