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
But either way, Mamdani will want to build relationships with party leaders to alleviate tensions and lay the groundwork for governing later.
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Julia Mueller, The Hill, 15 July 2025
Features like external display support, resizable windows, and desktop mode may have been a way for the company to start laying the groundwork for a ChromeOS merger.
—PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Along with its big $225 million production budget, the film has the responsibility of launching a new on-screen universe for DC Comics characters, laying the groundwork for what could potentially be many more lucrative years of superhero blockbusters.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 12 July 2025
The Phillies have the groundwork in place for their high school prospects.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Julia Mueller, The Hill, 15 July 2025
Features like external display support, resizable windows, and desktop mode may have been a way for the company to start laying the groundwork for a ChromeOS merger.
—PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Along with its big $225 million production budget, the film has the responsibility of launching a new on-screen universe for DC Comics characters, laying the groundwork for what could potentially be many more lucrative years of superhero blockbusters.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 12 July 2025
The Phillies have the groundwork in place for their high school prospects.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundwork
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Rangoon operation laid the foundation for further collaboration between India and Pakistan.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
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And buyouts mean that towns’ tax bases decrease, bringing in less money to apply to future floods.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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After Chandler Simpson popped out — ending his Rays rookie-record hitting streak at 18 games — Ha-Seong Kim and Yandy Diaz walked, loading the bases and bringing up All-Star Junior Caminero.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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Offering an inclusive and expansive product range is a cornerstone of K-Beauty World.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Fostering community is a cornerstone of H&M’s diversity and inclusion mission.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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And some Senate Republicans are raising alarm bells about cuts that make up the bedrock of the package.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Terrain and Hydrology The region hardest hit — the Texas Hill Country — is particularly vulnerable to flash flooding due to its rugged terrain and shallow soil: Steep slopes and limestone bedrock cause water to run off quickly instead of soaking into the ground.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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