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underarms

  • plural
    of underarm.
    underarm
    adjective
    of, situated, or for use under the arm or in the armpit.

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To patients whose underarms are mildly or moderately sagging, Smith has been suggesting a minimally invasive, three-step alternative—one he does not recommend to those with significantly loose skin.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Posting on TikTok, one customer claimed she wanted to "rip my armpits out", while another said her underarms felt like they were "on fire".

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2025

While the aluminum in antiperspirants can cause a type of allergic reaction called contact dermatitis for a small minority of people with sensitive skin, it’s usually perfectly safe for most underarms, she adds.

From National Geographic ● Sep. 6, 2023

“He made it a little bit crazy in that second set and out of nowhere started to do these underarms serves and slices and drop shots, and just breaking up the rhythm.”

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2022

They’re agitated now, twitching all around, and a dampness spreads in my underarms.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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