How to Use under in a Sentence

under

1 of 3 adverb
Definition of undernext
Synonyms for undernext
  • The bridge was too low for the ship to sail under.
  • Pull the bed sheets tight then fold the ends under.
  • They had to put me under for surgery.
  • The whale surfaced briefly then dove under again.
  • He turned under his shirt's collar.
  • A score of 60 is needed to pass; anything under is failing.
  • Its first three games went over, and the last two went under.
    — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Oct. 2022
  • For those of you looking to wager on the over/under, take the over here.
    — Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022
  • What’s the over/under on the date the Bears tip their hand and lose leverage on the No. 1 overall pick?
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Hodges played the par-5 holes in 5 under on Sunday with eagles at the sixth and 12th.
    — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 30 July 2023
  • The result was a just-longer-than-jaw-length bob that could be curled under.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The legs fold under for easy transport, and the whole set weighs 30 pounds combined.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Four Raiders games have gone over, but their past two have gone under.
    — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Trim excess to 1 inch, fold edges under, and crimp; chill.
    — Torie Cox, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Fold the edges under, press to seal top and bottom crust together, and crimp the edges.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 July 2023
  • The kids menu, at $29 for those age 12 and under, is separate.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate; fold edges under, and crimp.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Megan's baby hairs were slicked down and the ends of her hair curled under for a chic and classic vibe.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The total has gone under in 13 of Cincinnati’s last 19 games.
    — Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Carson Young was at 4 under with three holes left to play. ...
    — Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Transfer to a 9-inch deep-dish glass pie plate; fold edges under and crimp.
    — Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Gene Sauers had the best round Sunday with a 64 and tied Mark Hensby for third at 12 under.
    — Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Trim or tuck any excess under, then crimp edges to seal.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
  • She was ranked as high as third in the country in her age group, which was pretty large at 19 and under.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Instead of tucking the ends under, leave them to fan out slightly and tie the bundle with a piece of twine.
    — Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2024
  • This cover felt nice against our skin and was quite pleasant to sleep under.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2024
  • When the gate opens again, players race back to the other side and try to make it under before that gate closes.
    — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Step the right foot back, bending both knees to 90 degrees into a lunge, and tuck your right toes under.
    — Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • That’s in line with the betting market, as most sportsbooks list the Orioles’ over/under at 76.5 wins.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2023
  • When defrosting your unit, plan to place a towel under or around the unit to catch any drips from the melting process.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
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under

2 of 3 preposition
  • The ball rolled under the car.
  • They couldn't climb over the wall, so they dug a hole under it.
  • We sat under a tree and rested a while.
  • Draw a line under each word you don't know.
  • He has been under a lot of pressure at work lately.
  • How long can you hold your breath under water?
  • The cafe is under new management.
  • The army captured three forts while under the general's command.
  • I'm wearing a sweater under my jacket.
  • You will be under anesthesia during the operation.
  • Then, Alex gets under his skin and gets to the heart of whom that young man is.
    — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2023
  • If the sea ice breaks up under them, the young chicks will drown or freeze to death.
    — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023
  • And Quince lets your score under $100 for both the blazer and pants.
    — Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 8 Apr. 2023
  • In a stroke of genius, Downey plays all of the white men who take the Captain under their wing.
    — Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Sold as a three-pack, the price can not be beat coming in at just under $3 per bag.
    — Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2024
  • It’s just hidden under a great deal of angst, pain, anger and loss now.
    — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Wheel guns rattle, and the pit crew pull the tire warmers out from under the fenders.
    — Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The court noted that the legal threshold at this stage of the case is fairly low under Michigan law.
    — CBS News, 23 Mar. 2023
  • From his room 30 feet under the ocean, Joseph Dituri made friends with a lobster.
    — Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 8 Apr. 2023
  • That was up by just under 1 percentage point last year from the year before.
    — Jon Marcus, al, 4 Apr. 2023
  • And with just under a month to go in voting this year, Huntsville again sits atop the leaderboard over 19 other airports.
    — Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Roughly half of those injured by gunfire were under the age of 16.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The company lost its case in the D.C. circuit court, and then lost the appeal; the courts ruled that the council’s plan was reasonable under Chevron.
    — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The document was redacted, but did say the victim was a neighbor under 16 years old at the time of the incident.
    — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Get this bed for under $20 during Walmart's Pet Month sale.
    — Samantha Jones, countryliving.com, 17 May 2023
  • If parts of the egg white stick to the shell, try peeling the egg under running water to encourage the shell to loosen without taking all of the egg white with it.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Grab a table upfront—or crawl under the bar to get to the room in the back—and order the housemade vermouth on tap and one more standout tortilla.
    — Madison Feller, ELLE, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Pastel is currently under a first-look deal at HBO and Max.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Folks under age 45 are much more likely to own e-books, though the older folks who do have e-books tend to have larger libraries than their younger friends.
    — Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The book, which is illustrated by Abbey Bryant, follows a young girl named Desi who is afraid of the monsters under her bed.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
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under

3 of 3 adjective
  • The under-eye bags are the window-box planters to the soul.
    — Talia Argondezzi, The New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2022
  • Bet the under as the Bruins will smother the Ducks on the outside and keep the score low.
    — Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2023
  • Zach Edey scores on an up-and-under move with 1:27 to go.
    — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Don't forget that the under hit in 24 of the Bulls' 43 away games this season.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Think of these as a drink of water and a cup of coffee for your under eyes.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022
  • Check out our guides to the best eye creams and the best under-eye patches for your money.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022
  • This retinol is even gentle enough to apply to the under-eye area.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
  • The safest play is probably the under, which has hit in all four of Indy’s games and three of the Broncos’ four.
    — Richard Morin, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2022
  • This is usually due to the loss of our good friend, collagen, and one of the first places to see this go is the under eyes.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Was hooked on the read side of the field without coming back and taking the swing or the under, get rid of the football, get it out of your hands.
    — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 27 Sep. 2021
  • The under-sink plumbing was padded to protect legs in wheelchairs.
    — oregonlive, 27 Dec. 2021
  • Back the Cavaliers on the moneyline here and look for an under bet.
    — Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Auburn’s season win total this year was seven, with heavy juice to the under.
    — Christopher Smith, al, 21 Nov. 2021
  • An under-field heating system to keep the field from freezing?
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Using cold face rollers on the face and gel patches for the under eye area feels delightful, right?
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 11 Dec. 2022
  • Make the most of the clothing that's currently spilling out of your under-the-bed drawers by flipping it.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Kivett broke down the logistics of the caloric burn that a ride on the under-desk elliptical should accrue.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2022
  • There have indeed been leaks about an under-display Touch ID sensor coming to the iPhone 13.
    — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 9 Aug. 2021
  • Have empathy for the pressure that shows are under to keep going.
    — Risa Sarachan, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • With a majority of the offense being stifled by both sides, the best angle for this matchup is the under.
    — Doug Ziefel, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2022
  • When gently rolled around the orbital bone, the tool helps plump up the skin, improve elasticity, and refresh the under-eye area.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The handset features a thin chassis, a large, bright, OLED display with small bezels, and an under-display camera at the top.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Choose from these options for an under-desk exercise bike to keep you moving on the daily.
    — Amy Schlinger, Men's Health, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The sports bra features a lace-up front center closure and an under-bust band for extra support.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 1 Mar. 2022
  • The 2024 iPhones will be the first to debut an under-panel Face ID camera system, according to the same report.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 20 June 2022
  • Given the pressure the Americans are under to win on home soil, few believed Stricker would stick to such a plan.
    — Bill Pennington, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2021
  • Instead, focus on the under and expect both teams to look a bit disjointed.
    — Adam Burke Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2021
  • One tiny fruit contains the total daily allowance of Vitamin C, with more than twice that in the under-ripe green fruit.
    — Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
  • The device could also get an always-on display and an under-display Touch ID.
    — Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Practically all of the previous QBs were suited for the under-center snap and lean forward for the first down.
    — Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 19 Sep. 2021

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