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
Love Island Games really set the groundwork.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
As Chicago begins laying the groundwork for its next budget — amid warnings of deficits and difficult choices — the same familiar debate is taking shape.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
At the time, Kennedy was still a rising figure — a junior senator from Massachusetts laying the groundwork for his eventual presidential run.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
But the study laid the groundwork for current research into whether these changes show up before symptoms.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
As Chicago begins laying the groundwork for its next budget — amid warnings of deficits and difficult choices — the same familiar debate is taking shape.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
At the time, Kennedy was still a rising figure — a junior senator from Massachusetts laying the groundwork for his eventual presidential run.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
But the study laid the groundwork for current research into whether these changes show up before symptoms.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for groundwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundwork
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On one of the main topics, Beccera noted that the state needs to invest in early years education and reduce class sizes to ensure students have a strong educational foundation for their future success.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The Moon in Taurus moves through your 4th House of Home, drawing attention to comfort, family, and emotional foundations.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Oakland County township supervisor Chris Barnett said Tuesday that restaurants are starting to get permission to re-open, although local officials ask that food service be on carry-out rather than dine-in basis for now.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Home prices have risen on an annual basis for 34 months in a row.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Adjacent to the ace is franchise cornerstone Yordan Alvarez, captured mid-celebration after his heroic home run in Game 6 of the Houston Astros’ 2022 World Series victory.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Here was a cornerstone of film history, completely overturned.—
Peter Bogdanovich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Think of it this way, communication is going to be the bedrock of any relationship.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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This is the bedrock of psychological safety.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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