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
Its parent company OpenAI is reportedly laying the groundwork for an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
His story and downfall laid the groundwork for later financial scandals like Enron and Bernie Madoff.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Use this time for the unglamorous groundwork that pays off later.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
The Chargers won’t be eligible for the NCAA tournament until their reclassification period ends, so their focus this year will be laying the groundwork, building experience, cohesion, and culture.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
His story and downfall laid the groundwork for later financial scandals like Enron and Bernie Madoff.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Use this time for the unglamorous groundwork that pays off later.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
The Chargers won’t be eligible for the NCAA tournament until their reclassification period ends, so their focus this year will be laying the groundwork, building experience, cohesion, and culture.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundwork
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The discovery revealed how genetic information is stored and replicated and created the foundation for modern genetic engineering, disease treatment with genes and DNA identification techniques, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Items like mascara and eyeliner have shorter lifespans due to their potential for bacteria, while blush, foundation, and concealer might be okay for more prolonged use.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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National Guard troops have been staging at Portland training bases for weeks while the legal case plays out, having been activated to protect federal officials and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility that has been the focal point of daily protests since June.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The basis of the action is that artists with accurate streaming data suffer when others have inflated figures, because their proportional share of Spotify’s royalty pool shrinks.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
3 Nov. 2025
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These results could pave the way for more efficient and durable solar tower systems, a cornerstone of next-generation renewable energy infrastructure.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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If his forecast proves right, the Mavericks may have found not just their next franchise cornerstone, but the kind of talent even Kevin Durant believes could define an era.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mom worked multiple jobs while Papa, a Marine, and Tutu helped raise the little girl, instilling a deep faith in her that remains a bedrock to this day.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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If Yesavage returns for a Game 5 start, the rookie will need the bat-missing, bedrock splitter back in his pitch mix.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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