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Recent Examples of underpin
Star Trek is different; the resolutely sci-fi voyages of James T Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, and their successors on the final frontier are much more likely to be underpinned by science or, at least, the franchise's version of it.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
These elements collectively underpin a strong bullish outlook for gold, particularly as global markets navigate potential slowdowns.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Other works create entirely new worlds with different assumptions and frameworks underpinning their social and other dynamics.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
As in other countries, there are also prominent sectors of the European economy that tend to lag in AI adoption, such as utilities and telecommunications—ironically, sectors that themselves underpin the rollout of AI.
—Tasmin Lockwood, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
These elements collectively underpin a strong bullish outlook for gold, particularly as global markets navigate potential slowdowns.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Other works create entirely new worlds with different assumptions and frameworks underpinning their social and other dynamics.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
As in other countries, there are also prominent sectors of the European economy that tend to lag in AI adoption, such as utilities and telecommunications—ironically, sectors that themselves underpin the rollout of AI.
—Tasmin Lockwood, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpin
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Few characters, real or imaginary, have sustained this type of stage and screen presence for so many decades.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Everyone’s voice matters, and everyone is expected to contribute—not just creatively, but in building and sustaining the project as a whole.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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At around the same time, a tall, college-aged man carrying a black backpack made his way up the stairwell of the nearby Losee Center, a four-story concrete building that houses the student welcome center, among other things.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Green had 2 carries for 21 yards on the possession, and his 15-yard pass to Jalen Brown on second-and-10 was a key play early in the drive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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With this historic achievement, Tillman now extends that legacy to supporting actor in a drama.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Adolescence was a big winner on the night, also taking best limited series as well as Erin Doherty winning best supporting actress and Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever winner for best supporting actor in a limited series.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Republican lawmakers are upping the pressure on GOP leaders to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies set to expire at year’s end for those with Affordable Care Act coverage, bolstering similar demands from Democrats as part of government funding talks.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fighting Irish are getting close to must-win mode early in the season without a conference title game to help bolster its College Football Playoff resume.—
Erik Buchinger,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpin. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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