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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 School and State Finance Project has asked legislators to increase the ECS foundation amount — the number on which the formula is based — to $16,000 per student.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Think of it as a strong foundation rather than the ceiling.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The foundation also interviews survivors of other atrocities in the 20th century, including survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, Rwandan genocide and others.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
As long as the bullpen is rested, a Padres starter getting into the sixth with a lead is a good foundation for victory.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Think of it as a strong foundation rather than the ceiling.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The foundation also interviews survivors of other atrocities in the 20th century, including survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, Rwandan genocide and others.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
As long as the bullpen is rested, a Padres starter getting into the sixth with a lead is a good foundation for victory.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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The fashion institute received 200 applications for the inaugural cohort of 15 students, who started in October and received certificates of completion in February, said Jacqueline Jenkins, the executive director of the school’s Center for Continuing and Professional Studies.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The institute is also working on a $50 million program that will use a rover to collect and analyze lunar samples for age and composition.—
Brandon Lingle,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hershman has been serving in the role on an interim basis since December.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Wells Fargo's Efficiency Ratio came in a bit higher than expected, but still indicated significant improvement, with a year-over-year decline of 2 percentage points, or 200-basis-points (a lower number is better here).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The institution crafted a two-day conference for adult learners a couple of months later, featuring panels and speakers designed to reach that student population.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Part of the Republican administration’s preparations to celebrate the 250th anniversary have included putting pressure on federal institutions, including the Smithsonian, to tell a version of history that is less focused on discrimination and episodes of racial violence.—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Now, Spytek and the franchise have their eyes set on improving the roster even more with potential cornerstone pieces through the NFL Draft.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Players like Buium, Tom Willander and Liam Öhgren may be building blocks, perhaps, but the reality is that this process is beginning without any surefire cornerstone pieces in place.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Investigators say a disturbance between two groups inside a business carried over into the parking lot and a female suspect got into her car, killing one while injuring a man and two other women.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This group exhibition is the third in a series of shows at Art Produce Gallery in North Park, presented by Space 4 Art, and curated by Alessandra Moctezuma, professor of museum studies and gallery director at San Diego Mesa College.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Autonomy was nevertheless a bedrock component.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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An energy efficiency of 130% would violate the law of conservation of energy, the bedrock of physics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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