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
Meanwhile, a prodigious weekly outpouring of masterworks from Motown laid the groundwork for my teen-age love of jazz.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
While Skyports and other facility developers are literally laying the groundwork, companies large and small are busy developing the new aircraft.
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Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
Decades before the creation of the state of Israel, Vladimir Lenin laid the groundwork for anti-Zionism.
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Adam Louis-Klein,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
Around the same time, Obama was quietly laying the groundwork for something larger.
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Chris Tye,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for groundwork
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
While Skyports and other facility developers are literally laying the groundwork, companies large and small are busy developing the new aircraft.
—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
Decades before the creation of the state of Israel, Vladimir Lenin laid the groundwork for anti-Zionism.
—
Adam Louis-Klein,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
Around the same time, Obama was quietly laying the groundwork for something larger.
—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for groundwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundwork
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Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela was broken long before two back-to-back earthquakes ripped the country from its foundations last Wednesday.
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The foundation recommended ballot curing programs that speed up the process by utilizing a secure text platform when double checking whether a ballot is legitimate when a voter’s signature doesn’t match state records.
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) evaluates transgender student participation on a case-by-case basis, generally supporting inclusion while lacking a statewide legislative ban.
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After helping Boston win two World Series titles, Lester joined the Cubs and became a cornerstone of Chicago’s historic championship run in 2016.
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Food and drink Seasonality and local sourcing are the cornerstones of Indigo, the main restaurant that sits on a mezzanine floor overlooking the lobby bar.
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When reunited in New York, that existing chemistry became the cultural bedrock of the entire locker room.
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Customer trust is the bedrock of any successful business, preventing churn and ensuring longevity.
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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