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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
But the Dells' giving through their foundation hasn't grown apace with their wealth, according to Tompkins-Stange.
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Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Funding came from the state, tribes, federal grants, various foundations and individual donors.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
But in the early to mid-20th century, a growing recognition of the principles of patient rights and autonomy began to emerge alongside the modern foundation of medical ethics.
—Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Innovation is a tool; integrity is the foundation.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Funding came from the state, tribes, federal grants, various foundations and individual donors.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
But in the early to mid-20th century, a growing recognition of the principles of patient rights and autonomy began to emerge alongside the modern foundation of medical ethics.
—Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Innovation is a tool; integrity is the foundation.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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The institute, like San Francisco, began discussing a plan to rebuild, Cooper said.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Unlike at the Center, a solidly bipartisan roster of lecturers speaks to students at the Harvard institute.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Those booking treatments at Sastra should coordinate directly with the spa to see what is possible on an individual basis.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As Augie Lopez trotted around the bases late Monday night, the small contingent of USC fans could finally be heard at Blue Bell Park.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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This historic institution is once again the nexus of local village life.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Lane and other higher education experts said institutions must focus on recruiting and catering to non-traditional college students.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Honduras is among several countries in the Americas to announce the cancellation of their contracts with the Cuban medical missions – which is a foreign policy cornerstone and key source of foreign cash for the socialist island-nation.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The Valkyries had an opportunity to make Leite a franchise cornerstone after picking her from Dallas in the 2025 expansion draft, but Golden State elected to not make the French guard among the five who were guaranteed a spot on the Valkyries.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Some groups came out in support of the update, however, including Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Jacob Coleman, the conservative advocacy group’s Minnesota director, said the convention marked the display’s debut.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The lefty the brass swore was the bedrock of the future rotation.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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This bedrock of the community is the place to sip frozen pina coladas and kick back.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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