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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
According to Berkus, the foundation of a successful color palette is a soft, neutral wall color.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
If a home's drain pipe breaks down, water can seep into the basement where the floor meets the foundation walls, Barrick said.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
For over a decade, Section 2 has been the foundation of voting-rights enforcement.
—Tom Lopach, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
If a home's drain pipe breaks down, water can seep into the basement where the floor meets the foundation walls, Barrick said.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
For over a decade, Section 2 has been the foundation of voting-rights enforcement.
—Tom Lopach, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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One of the institute's biggest events is its annual North Pole Express weekend trips.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The institute said Goodall died naturally.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Corps officials will evaluate each request on a case by case basis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Each of the American automakers is expected to report double-digit declines in adjusted earnings per share but remain profitable on an adjusted basis, according to analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Brands beat out governments and institutions, reclaiming a higher score in people’s trust ladder, just below relatives and social circles, corner shops and employers.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Beyond its seemingly cinematic plot, the robbery was a clear example of how thieves have started targeting cultural institutions not necessarily for their prized paintings, but for artifacts that can be dismantled, stripped or melted down for their expensive parts.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The fire caused extensive damage throughout the church, which has long served as a cornerstone of the community, Jennings said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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That philosophy is the cornerstone of Maddalena's programs, which prioritize clarity, presence, and energy.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The group's annual Halloween consumer survey for 2025 indicates 79% of consumers expect higher prices directly related to tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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The group did not share his cause of death.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, seawater intrudes like an advancing army toward thicker ice, which rests on bedrock that slopes inward toward the bowl-like center of the continent.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, a bedrock safeguard, restricts the military’s involvement in domestic law enforcement.—
Jason M. Blazakis,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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