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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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With a continuous power supply in orbit, this technology could extend the lifespan and range of exploration missions, like future lunar bases and global space internet networks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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France meanwhile has deployed Rafale fighter jets over the skies of the United Arab Emirates to protect its military bases there.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 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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The Everlane Double-Knit Half-Zip Pullover will undoubtedly serve as a cornerstone of your spring outfit rotation.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Born from the Revolution, the Fourth Amendment is a cornerstone of American governance.—
Amanda Cats-Baril,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 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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Testing the toughest Researchers at Penn State University determined the effects of Martian regolith—the loose mineral layer covering the planet’s bedrock—on complex multicellular organisms.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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That security was also the bedrock of many Gulf nations' relationship with the United States.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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