as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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Noun
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This is a year of building and construction to create solid foundations in your life, both physically and internally.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026 -
When money donated to charity through intermediaries primarily went to foundations, those assets were subject to a 5% payout rule.—
Ray Madoff,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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At the time, disability law experts worried that if successful, the lawsuit could topple one of the legal cornerstones of disability rights in the United States.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
2 Jan. 2026
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The cornerstones of the collection are curves and arched silhouettes, seen primarily in bookcases, cabinets, and tables.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Groundworks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundworks. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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