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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
Of particular note is the fact that the EPA rejects both the climate change science of the original finding and its legal foundations.
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Fran Silverman, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the university is looking to donors and private foundations for more ways to fund the project.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
There's steps and foundations that have to be laid, processes, failure, really learning what the SEC and the University of Texas is about.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
Laura Hyatt, director of the presenting nonprofit organization Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND), said roughly half of the funding for the project came from the Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project, with the rest raised from other foundations and private donors.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
With a booming voice, a philosopher’s curiosity, and a signature toothy smile, Wiley has made a habit of huffing and puffing at the foundations of sports commentary.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Strong foundations can carry big dreams without unnecessary strain.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Fran Silverman, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the university is looking to donors and private foundations for more ways to fund the project.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
There's steps and foundations that have to be laid, processes, failure, really learning what the SEC and the University of Texas is about.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
Laura Hyatt, director of the presenting nonprofit organization Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND), said roughly half of the funding for the project came from the Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project, with the rest raised from other foundations and private donors.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
With a booming voice, a philosopher’s curiosity, and a signature toothy smile, Wiley has made a habit of huffing and puffing at the foundations of sports commentary.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Strong foundations can carry big dreams without unnecessary strain.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundations
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Ed O’Bannon’s case over the unauthorized use of college athletes’ likenesses in video games—a case that played a crucial role in states adopting NIL statutes—put in motion the eventual changes the NCAA and its member institutions decided to adopt.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The program is preparing students to work at such cyber-centric institutions as Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Booz Allen Hamilton.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Mantha scored two third-period goals to help Pittsburgh — playing without franchise cornerstones Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin — snap a three-game losing streak.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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What’s more, Seattle parted ways with a quarterback and receiver who for years had been cornerstones of their offense.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Scientists from Tongji University and other Chinese institutes collaborated on the study, which was published in Nature Sensors.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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The tournament features 64 entries from 50 universities, institutes, and independent labs across the United States.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Natural Resources Defense Council, the Southern Environmental Law Center and other environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to block the exemptions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The President has seized upon the claim by right-wing groups that white South Africans, particularly farmers, are victims of an ongoing genocide.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 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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For something more expansive, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa spreads across 45 acres of grounds with multiple pools, lazy rivers, and golf courses.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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In addition to gorgeous grounds, guests will be able to enjoy fine vintages on site at the D'vine Wine Gallery—interestingly, D'vine is self-serve.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Foundations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundations. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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