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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
In an effort to reinforce DeSantis’s campaign against CAIR and other advocates for Palestinian human rights, several Florida legislators have introduced bills that could upend the foundations of the American criminal justice system.
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Hiba Rahim, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Any reckoning with the isolation and anxiety endemic to digital life necessitates a close examination of the infrastructure of communication, making one aware of the immediate and physical foundations of interaction.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Groundhogs are known to destroy gardens, pastures and agricultural crops, while their burrows have been known to injure livestock and damage farm equipment and building foundations.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Rain pounding against windows and ocean waves crashing into the foundations of shoreline homes with wind gusts of over 60 mph — what may sound like a stormy September day in Florida took place in Milford during Tropical Storm Isaias in August 2020.
—Maleena Muzio, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
The curtain project and at least one competing idea for slowing Thwaites’s melt have raised millions of dollars—not just from the usual geoengineering proponents but from traditional philanthropic foundations.
—Christian Elliott, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Chris says more foundations are getting in line to help out.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
When energy security is pursued through coercion, legal shortcuts, or discretionary intervention, those foundations weaken.
—Maria Mendiluce, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Bowman is working to create a stable home environment with freedom of expression for her 8-year-old daughter, Alex, and has already introduced the foundations of braiding.
—Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Hiba Rahim, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Any reckoning with the isolation and anxiety endemic to digital life necessitates a close examination of the infrastructure of communication, making one aware of the immediate and physical foundations of interaction.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Groundhogs are known to destroy gardens, pastures and agricultural crops, while their burrows have been known to injure livestock and damage farm equipment and building foundations.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Rain pounding against windows and ocean waves crashing into the foundations of shoreline homes with wind gusts of over 60 mph — what may sound like a stormy September day in Florida took place in Milford during Tropical Storm Isaias in August 2020.
—Maleena Muzio, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
The curtain project and at least one competing idea for slowing Thwaites’s melt have raised millions of dollars—not just from the usual geoengineering proponents but from traditional philanthropic foundations.
—Christian Elliott, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Chris says more foundations are getting in line to help out.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
When energy security is pursued through coercion, legal shortcuts, or discretionary intervention, those foundations weaken.
—Maria Mendiluce, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Bowman is working to create a stable home environment with freedom of expression for her 8-year-old daughter, Alex, and has already introduced the foundations of braiding.
—Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundations
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Negotiations intended to keep alive the M Health Fairview partnership were complex, according to those involved, in part because of the breadth of the three institutions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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Freedom of speech, civil liberties, the rule of law, and human decency are cornerstones of American democracy.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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European Film Promotion, a network of film promotion institutes from 37 countries in Europe, has unveiled the lineup of six films taking part in its Europe!—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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His June assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities had two carrier groups in the region, more there as a counter-weight to any Iranian reprisals than to be directly involved in the attack.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the event of a counter-protest, police can separate the two groups — as long as the groups can still see and hear each other.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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Better yet, those bedrocks are as plentiful as ever.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2025
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The bedrocks of healthy behavior are your biggest assets for staying disease-free.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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Food and Drink The Ordovician has three restaurants, each leaning heavily on ingredients grown on the resort’s grounds.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Those hoping to visit can purchase tickets upon arrival before exploring different parts of the house and grounds.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Foundations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundations. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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