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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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South Yorkshire Police said extensive searches, including an underwater team and Mountain Rescue volunteers, came to an end shortly before 23:00 on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The reason we’re underwater is because most of us is hidden.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

U.S. forces used underwater robots to clear it of mines in the weeks leading up to the operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

"They are extremely colorful and can be spotted on coral reef ecosystems. However, many nudibranchs are very small in size and are extremely difficult to spot underwater with the naked eye."

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

The river is flooding and half the island is underwater.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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