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
Also today, Deutsche Telekom’s CEO lays the groundwork for a career-defining deal.
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Liana Baker, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, SpaceX has been laying the groundwork for huge upgrades to Starlink Mobile, which is currently available from T-Mobile, but with limited bandwidth.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
The tournament was largely seen as a success, Krasnoff said, and laid the groundwork for future tournaments to be hosted by more than one nation.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers have yet to lay much groundwork for Florida’s special session on congressional redistricting, which has garnered national attention and is set to begin Monday.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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Liana Baker, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, SpaceX has been laying the groundwork for huge upgrades to Starlink Mobile, which is currently available from T-Mobile, but with limited bandwidth.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
The tournament was largely seen as a success, Krasnoff said, and laid the groundwork for future tournaments to be hosted by more than one nation.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers have yet to lay much groundwork for Florida’s special session on congressional redistricting, which has garnered national attention and is set to begin Monday.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundwork
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 4th House of Home and Family, shaking up routines, space, and emotional foundations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The foundation focuses on conservation, rehabilitation, breeding and education — basically everything that goes into protecting birds of prey.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Littell loaded the bases with one out in the fourth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rambus reported a first-quarter operating margin of 42%, on an adjusted basis, which was lower than the 46% reported in the year-ago period.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The two quickly formed a partnership that became a cornerstone of Jackson's next era.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The middle market is arguably the cornerstone of Hilton’s successful competition with luxury brands.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The democratic tradition in America of the president being a civilian remains a bedrock principle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Synthetic ceramics have become the bedrock of modern life, and they are now found in everything from hip replacements to cell phone casings.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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