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as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
donated to a foundation that supported cancer research
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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree
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Recent Examples of foundation
The Rangoon operation laid the foundation for further collaboration between India and Pakistan.
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Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
Journey uphill Kite admits the Curiosity’s discovery of carbonate rocks on Mount Sharp laid the foundation for the model his team built.
—ArsTechnica, 13 July 2025
Remember what you were taught in grade school regarding this country’s foundation of liberty, freedom, justice and equality for all.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The Foundations Of IoT: Leveraging Data The foundation of IoT predates modern commercial offerings.
—Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
Journey uphill Kite admits the Curiosity’s discovery of carbonate rocks on Mount Sharp laid the foundation for the model his team built.
—ArsTechnica, 13 July 2025
Remember what you were taught in grade school regarding this country’s foundation of liberty, freedom, justice and equality for all.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The Foundations Of IoT: Leveraging Data The foundation of IoT predates modern commercial offerings.
—Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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The signing ceremony, between the CNC’s Bruel and BFI director BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts, was preceded by a tour of the institute’s BFI Southbank home.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Women are banned from attending public and private medical institutes in Afghanistan.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In a realignment era when rivalries (and trophies) are forced upon fan bases, Notre Dame-Clemson has grown organically, fed by moments that would define seasons and careers.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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And while the Texas outbreak has slowed significantly, across the country, Rivers says the U.S. is now seeing more cases on a weekly basis than in previous years.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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Woods said the institution literally beat the humanity out of some boys, whittling away their value for human life.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Set within a military institution, the film continues his exploration of gender and power, aiming to expose and humanize rigid, oppressive systems through personal and emotional storytelling.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Fostering community is a cornerstone of H&M’s diversity and inclusion mission.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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Offering an inclusive and expansive product range is a cornerstone of K-Beauty World.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As the director of programs for global animal rescue group SPCA International, Kalef is well versed in the transportation of animals.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Payne is featured as a guest judge in later episodes of the show, joining Destiny’s Child alum Kelly Rowland and Building the Band mentor Nicole Scherzinger of Pussycat Dolls to help guide the fledgling groups to stardom.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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And some Senate Republicans are raising alarm bells about cuts that make up the bedrock of the package.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Terrain and Hydrology The region hardest hit — the Texas Hill Country — is particularly vulnerable to flash flooding due to its rugged terrain and shallow soil: Steep slopes and limestone bedrock cause water to run off quickly instead of soaking into the ground.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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