Thesaurus results for UNDERPIN

underpin

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈpin

Definition of underpin

as in to sustain

to hold up or serve as a foundation for the central beliefs that underpin a free society

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Recent Examples of underpin Its power comes from the base material underpinning the menu – masa, lovingly made by owner and chef Emmanuel Galvan. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 The medical methodology underpinning everything here was developed by Dr Franz Xaver Mayr, a 19th-century Austrian physician who became convinced that the health of the digestive system was the key to overall wellbeing. — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 Several structural factors underpin the industry’s optimism about future growth. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2026 The ruling freezes public hearings and witness subpoenas until a full judicial review of the report underpinning the inquiry. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for underpin

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Verb

Officials emphasize this unified approach will create safer roads, sustain wildlife, and potentially lower insurance costs for residents.

— Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Read Tully’s full analysis for his assessment of whether Apple can reclaim—and sustain—a $5 trillion valuation.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of sustain

Verb

An identical sports risk carries a 51% tax through one legal door and an exchange fee through the other.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
How to prevent mosquito bites in Pittsburgh There are precautions people can take to help prevent mosquito bites, including bites from the species carrying West Nile Virus.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of carry

Verb

Stefan Rittner, senior portfolio manager at Allianz Global Investors, said markets were more likely to accept measures that improve productivity, labor supply and long-term growth than spending aimed mainly at supporting consumption.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Reuters — Japan’s government is portraying its accelerating military buildup not only as a way to protect the country but as a route to greater prosperity, arguing in ‌its latest defence white paper that arms production can support economic growth.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

Verb

The Cubs bolstered their pitching staff with a series of moves ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, acquiring Clay Holmes from the New York Mets and reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels.

— Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
The Padres thus bolstered their rotation by acquiring left-hander Robbie Ray from the Giants and, reportedly, right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026