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underwater

[uhn-der-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈʌn dərˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /
ADJECTIVE
under the water's surface
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The car had flipped during the crash, leaving most of the vehicle upside down and underwater, according to a photo shared from the scene.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Hilton’s favorability rating is underwater, with 39% of likely voters viewing him favorably and 50% unfavorably.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Another element is the rise of front-facing sonar—the polarizing underwater technology favored by pros and increasingly deployed by recreational anglers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Bones recovered from underwater caves can provide an extraordinary record of the distant past.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

He waded into the creek, dived in, and swam underwater.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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