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
Applause rang out in the boardroom after the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project was unanimously approved to move forward by board members, essentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the 405 Freeway.
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Julie Sharp, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The resulting budget fell far short of meeting some of the state’s biggest priorities, including laying the groundwork for responsible and expected increases in the state’s Medicaid budget.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
One of its aims is to lay the groundwork for having the college’s full accreditation restored.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The approach was unveiled Thursday in Cameron Park, though much of the groundwork has been years in the making.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Julie Sharp, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The resulting budget fell far short of meeting some of the state’s biggest priorities, including laying the groundwork for responsible and expected increases in the state’s Medicaid budget.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
One of its aims is to lay the groundwork for having the college’s full accreditation restored.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The approach was unveiled Thursday in Cameron Park, though much of the groundwork has been years in the making.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundwork
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Beyond the hotel itself, Faena Art—the brand’s nonprofit foundation—anchors this cultural ethos.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Here are the first things designers would touch first in kitchen remodels to give you an excellent foundation to start with.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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Once completed, the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant will rank among China’s largest nuclear power bases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bondi and Blanche filed a response arguing that Massie and Khanna do not have a legal basis for the request.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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And InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa, set in Cabrits National Park, has become a cornerstone for luxury travelers who want comfort without disconnecting from nature.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tester was close to Minority Leader Chuck Schumer throughout his time in the Senate, providing a cornerstone of Schumer’s majority at times and reliably winning in a tough state.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In general, Poliakoff said, nurses do not believe that the number of resources brought to bear day in and day out is enough to meet the bedrock mandate of providing quality care for patients.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The studio, run by Dan Hannon, is located in the heart of Muscle Shoals, the fertile musical bedrock for artists including Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett and the Allman Brothers.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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