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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
However, their tunnels can weaken foundations and undermine the stability of the soil under your home, says Jason Burkhart, managing director at Critter Control.
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
From foundations to skin tints to blurring balms and beyond, here are the latest launches to sport this summer from brands including Rare Beauty, Laura Mercier and more.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Both generators, main and backup, have been blasted from their foundations.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Start by building strong technical foundations in tools like Excel, SQL, or Python, then layer in business understanding so your work connects directly to outcomes.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Especially when the foundations of an offense is just being laid, like the Dolphins are doing.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
By July 2025, 1 in 12 foundations had censored themselves by removing DEI language from their websites.
—Christopher Justin Einolf, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Much of that violence can be blamed on anti-Jewish incitement that draws on the deepest foundations of anti-Jewish myth.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
From foundations to skin tints to blurring balms and beyond, here are the latest launches to sport this summer from brands including Rare Beauty, Laura Mercier and more.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Both generators, main and backup, have been blasted from their foundations.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Start by building strong technical foundations in tools like Excel, SQL, or Python, then layer in business understanding so your work connects directly to outcomes.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Especially when the foundations of an offense is just being laid, like the Dolphins are doing.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
By July 2025, 1 in 12 foundations had censored themselves by removing DEI language from their websites.
—Christopher Justin Einolf, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Much of that violence can be blamed on anti-Jewish incitement that draws on the deepest foundations of anti-Jewish myth.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundations
Noun
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And the issue with that is that political parties and political institutions have been in decay across the Western world for decades.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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Public-health institutions globally emerged weakened and politically polarized.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Both players are being relied upon to be cornerstones of the franchise, and both showed promise in their rookie seasons.—
Ryan Canfield OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Considering the potential for a new manager and the departures of long-serving Guardiola cornerstones like Stones and Silva, this is shaping up to be a big summer of change at City.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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But a growing number of college presidents are beginning to develop faculty institutes that train professors on how to create climates of openness that can absorb students’ discomfort and disagreement, as well as direct students to tackle real-world problems together.—
Rajiv Vinnakota,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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That has shifted in the last few decades, with the emergence of several institutes offering advanced studies in Jewish religious texts to women.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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But many critics — including transit, affordable housing, environmental justice and clean water groups — said this amounts to a dismantling of the program.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The Kansas Coalition for Common Sense, which has supported the petition effort alongside the groups Prairie Progress Civic Action and Leading Kansas, slammed the response.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Nola and Realmuto, long bedrocks for the organization, are facing turmoil.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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One of the bedrocks of Bednar’s coaching philosophy is breaking the season into 10-game segments.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Lush grounds, multiple saltwater swimming pools, a serene spa, wonderful on-property dining, and spacious guestrooms and suites make this an all-around great pick for travelers seeking a resort-style hotel that blends playful design with Western comfort and plenty of amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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In video of the moment later posted on Tsirkin’s Instagram, she can be seen looking confused while standing on the White House grounds, as the gunshots can be heard going off in the background.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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“Foundations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundations. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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