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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With the 240v power most EV owners use on a daily basis at home or work, 0%-100% takes about 11 hours.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Developed with technical support from Quantis, the questionnaire is available to all fashion brands on an optional and non-exclusive basis.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Their approach combines scientific innovation with environmental responsibility, positioning perovskite/silicon TSCs as a cornerstone for future clean energy systems, provided the industry can meet both performance and sustainability benchmarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Baldwin, who emerged as a franchise-cornerstone type player in 2025, was named National League Rookie of the Year on Monday, beating out Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton in a close race.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Disney’s portfolio of intellectual property has been the bedrock of its theme parks since the very first location opened its doors, and that’s translated to its cruise line as well.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Germany and France fought centuries of bloody wars before becoming the bedrock of the European Union.—
Jon Medved,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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