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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
Sinclair laid the foundation for his work using mice in preclinical trials, Life Biosciences then licensed the technology from Harvard and Sinclair’s lab to test on non-human primates to better match the human eye’s anatomy.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Handwoven Jute Rug An organic-toned jute rug creates a versatile neutral foundation for almost any room.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, Carín León’s Palabra De To’s (Seca) brings a unique twist to the table, weaving country-blues influences into his regional Mexican music foundation.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
These beliefs become your content foundation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Handwoven Jute Rug An organic-toned jute rug creates a versatile neutral foundation for almost any room.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, Carín León’s Palabra De To’s (Seca) brings a unique twist to the table, weaving country-blues influences into his regional Mexican music foundation.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
These beliefs become your content foundation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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Four other research centers — including the physics center, the chemistry center, the ecology center and the nuclear technology unit — were also affected when two missiles struck the institute.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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Research institutes and private companies are looking to build computers using this approach that can help compute solutions to complex problems, such as drug research and even solving climate change.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Once completed, the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant will rank among China’s largest nuclear power bases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bondi and Blanche filed a response arguing that Massie and Khanna do not have a legal basis for the request.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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He was voluntarily committed to a mental health institution after that and prescribed anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, it's also become one of the world's hottest cities for art, design, and architecture—and it's got the institutions to prove it.—
Megan Rose Murray,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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And InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa, set in Cabrits National Park, has become a cornerstone for luxury travelers who want comfort without disconnecting from nature.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tester was close to Minority Leader Chuck Schumer throughout his time in the Senate, providing a cornerstone of Schumer’s majority at times and reliably winning in a tough state.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Much of the group later dispersed after they were threatened with arrest by local law enforcement for blocking the road.—
KIMBERLEE KRUESI,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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At present, the United States has one carrier group, and multiple other assets, many easily tracked by open-source monitoring.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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In general, Poliakoff said, nurses do not believe that the number of resources brought to bear day in and day out is enough to meet the bedrock mandate of providing quality care for patients.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The studio, run by Dan Hannon, is located in the heart of Muscle Shoals, the fertile musical bedrock for artists including Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett and the Allman Brothers.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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