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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 institute, along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sent a research vessel Aug. 3 on a trip to study underwater mountains, called seamounts.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

A technology called Distributed Acoustic Sensing can turn optical fibres into sensors capable of detecting vibrations from ships, anchors or underwater vehicles – potentially identifying threats before a cable is severed.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

An Australian school teacher mauled by a large shark at a Sydney beach says she fired a "left hook" at the predator before it dragged her underwater.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

That puts a premium on loss-harvesting strategies, which include selling underwater investments and using “tax-aware” funds designed to generate losses.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Were people in her neighborhood doing the same thing right now, or was Hialeah still underwater?

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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