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as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
my religious faith is the bedrock of my life
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as in depths
the lowest point or level
knew that his acting career was at bedrock when all he could get were bit parts in campy horror movies
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Recent Examples of bedrocks
Better yet, those bedrocks are as plentiful as ever.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The bedrocks of healthy behavior are your biggest assets for staying disease-free.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Burnout prevention and psychological safety will become the bedrocks of resilience.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Timing will be as important as capability, nimble forecasting as historical bedrocks.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The bedrocks of healthy behavior are your biggest assets for staying disease-free.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Burnout prevention and psychological safety will become the bedrocks of resilience.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Timing will be as important as capability, nimble forecasting as historical bedrocks.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedrocks
Noun
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Slow, sectional removal is best for large shrubs near structures to prevent damage to patios, fences, or foundations.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Revolutionary Guard oversaw vast foundations that controlled large parts of the economy.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alison Malmon realized from the depths of grief that no one was talking about mental health.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Creatures living in those dark, stable depths were insulated from the oxygen decline and environmental upheaval that devastated species in shallower waters.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lifestyle remains essential — adequate physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management are cornerstones of cardiovascular health.—
Jia Shen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Resilient communities will be valuable cornerstones of support as the world becomes more and more divided.—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Bedrocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedrocks. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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