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 Jitesh Ubrani, an analyst at IDC, said tech companies want to introduce AI to consumers to lay the groundwork for more aggressive device launches in the coming years. — Kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jordan Novet, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Those same liners could also be worn independently, which laid the groundwork for what came next. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 The amendment sets the groundwork for Highfill to issue a new 2026 water and sewer revenue bond to fund upcoming improvements to its water utilities. — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 While the Philippines’ music industry still has a long way to go to compete with Japan, South Korea and China in global market value, both SB19 and BINI have already laid years of groundwork to break into larger mainstream-pop conversations. — Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for groundwork

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Its foundation is HiNAS Prime, an autonomous navigation system developed by Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation subsidiary.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
They're used in primers, foundations, and hair serums for a slick application.

— Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

For the technology leader responsible for keeping essential services running, these details provide a basis for assessing what protections exist and what happens in an extreme scenario.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Violence in the West Bank has surged in recent years as settlements have expanded, often backed by Israeli forces; attacks on farmers and communities who rely on the olive harvest for their livelihoods now come on a daily basis.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of basis

Noun

Each became a cornerstone of Eighties country music, but Anderson didn’t stop there.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Temasek was among the cornerstone investors in optical-components manufacturer Zhongji Innolight's multibillion-dollar initial public offering in July.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of cornerstone

Noun

Much of its ice rests on bedrock below sea level, while its floating ice shelves help regulate how quickly ice flows toward the sea.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The Chiefs’ offense hit its bedrock that night, with Mahomes firing 10 straight incompletions in a loss that all but ended their playoff hopes.

— Sam McDowell October 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

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