Thesaurus results for GROUNDWORK

groundwork

noun

ˈgrau̇nd-ˌwərk

Definition of groundwork

as in foundation

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art

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Recent Examples of groundwork The stronger backbone resulting from the acquisition will also lay the groundwork for Chalco Technologies to branch out into food and beverage, beauty, design and automotive, the company said. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Although Diana worked with other hairstylists throughout her life, Frieda’s early influence helped lay the groundwork for a hair evolution that would become the most iconic in beauty history. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026 Its lawyers have already sued both California and Alaska, attempting to lay the groundwork for challenges to the future results. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026 This Hometown Remix collection is also setting the groundwork for future league-wide efforts with Fanatics, Jennings said. — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for groundwork

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Noun

Fourier’s experience with humanoid robots provided a foundation for the project.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
As the initiative develops, these criteria could provide a foundation for future discussions about common benchmarks or guidelines, ideally involving stakeholders from across the industry.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of foundation

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Specifically, the scientists found that a receptor protein in the ventromedial hypothalamus may form the basis for the foxes’ social behavior.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026
Plus, that can impact how the whole institution is run on a day-to-day basis, as Congress has the power to shake up the Smithsonian’s board of regents.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of basis

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To be clear, access to affordable care is the cornerstone of health and is perpetually under threat.

— Brinda Adhikari, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026
Advertisement On the campaign trail in the nation’s capital, Lewis George similarly made expanding affordable housing and universal childcare cornerstones of her platform.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of cornerstone

Noun

But, mostly, remain with the bedrock of what fueled the Big Three success more than a decade ago and then the Heat’s NBA Final trips success thereafter.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Whatever one calls it, this permitting bill stands to degrade key provisions of bedrock laws, including the ESA, Clean Water Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.

— Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

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