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as in institutions
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
donated to a foundation that supported cancer research
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as in cornerstones
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 foundations
Their radical act wasn't to reject law, but to defend it, believing the British government had abandoned its own legal foundations.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Policymakers should treat it as a reminder that the country’s foundations are still cracking — and if the drift continues, the next rupture will be something darker.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
The Associated Press receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered stone foundations, teacups, drinking glasses and evidence of the distillery's copper stills and boilers, which helped researchers reconstruct how the massive operation functioned.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
While many burrows are harmless, tunnels located directly beneath patios, steps, retaining walls, or foundations can contribute to erosion and structural concerns over time.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
At least seven of those winners started charitable foundations, and all nine have made significant gifts to local causes.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Video on Venezuelan state television showed buildings missing facades, tilted on their foundations.
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Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Policymakers should treat it as a reminder that the country’s foundations are still cracking — and if the drift continues, the next rupture will be something darker.
—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
The Associated Press receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered stone foundations, teacups, drinking glasses and evidence of the distillery's copper stills and boilers, which helped researchers reconstruct how the massive operation functioned.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
While many burrows are harmless, tunnels located directly beneath patios, steps, retaining walls, or foundations can contribute to erosion and structural concerns over time.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
At least seven of those winners started charitable foundations, and all nine have made significant gifts to local causes.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Video on Venezuelan state television showed buildings missing facades, tilted on their foundations.
—
Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundations
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But prevention begins much earlier — with whether people feel connected to their communities, invested in civic life and seen by the institutions that serve them.
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Undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas public institutions have remained frozen since 2023.
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Curriculum reform was one of the cornerstones of Louisiana’s rise in literacy achievement.
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These changes will have a significant impact in Nevada, where tourism, hospitality, and gaming are cornerstones of the state's economy.
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Each year, Congress apportions funds to individual institutes within NIH based on what lawmakers deem most critical to the public.
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The company has 23 quantum systems installed at research institutes, enterprises, and high-performance computing centers and understands the need and urgency for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton also reflect on the bedrocks of our democracy, including the Electoral College and the peaceful transfer of power.
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Nola and Realmuto, long bedrocks for the organization, are facing turmoil.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.
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If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it.
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Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
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“Foundations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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