Thesaurus results for UNDER-GIRD

undergird

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈgərd

Definition of undergird

as in to sustain

to hold up or serve as a foundation for the theory of evolution undergirds virtually all of modern biology

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Recent Examples of undergird The gain helps cement Microsoft’s Azure as a leading cloud giant behind Amazon Web Services, and as one of the most prominent providers of the infrastructure undergirding the AI era. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 July 2026 Beyond the commercial aspect, the assumptions undergirding death positivity have begun to feel nearly as outdated as putting lipstick on a corpse. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 But for hardcore believers, this didn’t mean that the philosophy undergirding the Soviet experiment was wrong. — Literary Hub, 21 July 2026 Those economic gains have helped undergird stock market growth, propelling corporate earnings and pushing up shares, some analysts said. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergird

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For crews responsible for sustaining the Minuteman III fleet, that capability could prove valuable as the system’s service life continues.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
The midfielder turned right-back sustained the damage during Sunday’s 4-3 defeat at Chelsea after he was struck in the face by the ball.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of sustain

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If the folks in charge really fixed the offensive line, maybe new coach Todd Monken’s offense can create big plays and support a defense that still has top talent.

— Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The documentary is narrated by actor Gary Sinise, whose own direction in life was profoundly affected by the attacks and ultimately inspired the creation of his foundation to support veterans, first responders, and their families.

— Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of support

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West Virginia’s Cam Cook — the nation’s leading rusher last season — is the only other running back with 30 carries in a game this year.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The biggest aircraft in the fleet, Boeing’s 767-300F, typically carries about 116,000 lbs.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of carry

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Singapore is leveraging its scarce land, energy, and population to bolster its regulatory and agenda-setting power over data centers and sustainability.

— Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
The Indian government said the decision was intended to bolster domestic availability amid lower production, seasonal demand and rising prices.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

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