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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
For Thompson, Kemet Coleman, Glenn Robinson (The Epitome) and Joseph Macklin (Jo Blaq), music is still the foundation.
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Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Bulking up his endowment Once the sale does go through, the money could end up in the foundation Paul Allen co-founded.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
The Founding Fathers recognized the Confederacy as a pure form of democracy, a model that soon would be used as one of the foundations of a new nation.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Comer said documents from the Justice Department and Epstein’s estate portray the late financier as raising money for the Clinton Global Initiative, a foundation seeking action on issues such as the climate and health care.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Bulking up his endowment Once the sale does go through, the money could end up in the foundation Paul Allen co-founded.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
The Founding Fathers recognized the Confederacy as a pure form of democracy, a model that soon would be used as one of the foundations of a new nation.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Comer said documents from the Justice Department and Epstein’s estate portray the late financier as raising money for the Clinton Global Initiative, a foundation seeking action on issues such as the climate and health care.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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The institute will consolidate Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s (ORNL) broad expertise in energy technologies, computing, grid science, and cybersecurity to develop next-generation infrastructure that is secure, efficient, and reliable.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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The institute exists to catalyze the next generation of business people, and build mentorship and a network to support that, Tolia said.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Sailors loaded the bases after two batters were hit by pitches with a single in between them.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to General Atomics, a notional mission profile envisions MQ-9B aircraft launching from friendly bases in the Western or Southern Pacific, transiting to designated hold points outside an adversary’s weapons engagement zone, and loitering there for extended periods.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Kauffman Center and T-Mobile Center are within walking distance, and cultural institutions like the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are a short drive away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Impact funds, development finance institutions, family offices, corporate VCs — each with different mandates and return expectations.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 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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Means is a prominent MAHA advocate and has previously been critical of the food and drug industries for minimizing how much a healthy diet can help to prevent disease, a cornerstone belief of the MAHA movement.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2026
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Though the groups operate with some autonomy, Iran has provided them with financial support, weaponry such as drones, missiles, and training and intelligence.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Huitzilin exited his vehicle holding up his own camera phone alongside his wife, and the two groups got into a heated exchange, according to video played in court.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The first borehole ultimately went down to 1,250 feet through a greater percentage of bedrock than the second, which only went to 850 feet.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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Their pioneering sound was the bedrock that led to salsa’s enduring popularity, which erupted in the Seventies.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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