1
as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
donated to a foundation that supported cancer research
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2
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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Addison has always wanted in on her own joke, and the album delivers a few of the funniest attacks on her old shtick in the name of building a new persona from those foundations.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
This is a massive concern as encryption is the foundation for most modern cybersecurity practices, from securing customer data to protecting transactions and communications.
—Usman Javaid, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Streamlining your wardrobe all starts with the foundations—ultra-comfortable essentials that can be effortlessly dressed up or down.
—Vogue, 6 June 2025
When trust erodes, so does the foundation for data sharing that powers our innovation economy.
—Nick Hart, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
This is a massive concern as encryption is the foundation for most modern cybersecurity practices, from securing customer data to protecting transactions and communications.
—Usman Javaid, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Streamlining your wardrobe all starts with the foundations—ultra-comfortable essentials that can be effortlessly dressed up or down.
—Vogue, 6 June 2025
When trust erodes, so does the foundation for data sharing that powers our innovation economy.
—Nick Hart, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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Aurélien Colson, from the same institute, told Newsweek that Putin's response will be primarily military, but his options are limited to missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Bengio also serves as scientific director at Mila (Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms), an AI research institute.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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These wooden cabins were then placed on trucks and driven to locations near the bases.—
Benjamin Brown,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Ukrainians in Kyiv welcomed the strikes on Russian air bases but were gloomy about prospects for a peace agreement.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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As the price of tuition at institutions across the country grows, questions about the true value of a college education abound in higher education.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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The bill also calls for the State Department of Education to conduct random surprise visits at private special education institutions.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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This protein, known as GRP78, is often hijacked by cancer cells to protect them from attack and became the cornerstone of his research.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Prioritizing transparency and responsiveness will build trust and foster long-term relationships, the cornerstone of any successful business.—
Adam Povlitz,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Drug Addicts and 'Mob Psychology' Ziaul Hassan, the home minister of Sindh province, said the inmates were still outside of their cells during the evacuation when a group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire, and fled.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The unofficial Ukrainian group DeepState, which monitors the frontlines, reported that Russian forces had occupied another settlement in northern Sumy, putting them about 20 kilometers from Sumy city.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Abrego Garcia's deportation case has become a bedrock for both the Trump administration and immigration advocates as the push to streamline deportations undercuts key elements of due process.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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Office workers were once the bedrock clientele on local restaurants and bars.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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