as in underground
being, situated, or operating beneath the surface of the earth
a subterranean bunker that supposedly could withstand even an atomic blast
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Recent Examples of subterranean
There could also be a theater, a subterranean biergarten and more in the tunnel.
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Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Two metal spiral staircases lead down to a subterranean space large enough to accommodate a swimming pool, gym, or spa, with a certificate of lawful use already in place.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
For any subterranean tourist ready to explore the layers beneath the surface, this is where the adventure begins.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
In addition to precipitation, the Ayuk stream is also fed, in part, by subterranean streams.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
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Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Two metal spiral staircases lead down to a subterranean space large enough to accommodate a swimming pool, gym, or spa, with a certificate of lawful use already in place.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
For any subterranean tourist ready to explore the layers beneath the surface, this is where the adventure begins.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
In addition to precipitation, the Ayuk stream is also fed, in part, by subterranean streams.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subterranean
underground
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As originally proposed, the CTA Super Loop running west from North and Clybourn would have merely grazed Lincoln Yards with an underground station at the far southwestern corner of the tract, North and Elston.—
F.K. Plous,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There are several places to park for Scottsdale Canal Convergence: Scottsdale Waterfront underground parking garage, 7135 E. Camelback Road.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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“Subterranean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subterranean. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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