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Recent Examples of undergird
This includes the inherently exploitative nature of apparel production that is undergirded by unequal power dynamics between the global North and the global South.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
So age has been something that's always been undergirding.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Mamdani sailed to victory in the New York City mayor’s race, first in the primary, then in the general election, on a platform of affordability undergirded by good old-fashioned class warfare.
—Abby Phillip, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Some might say the new Aurora Regional Navigation Campus that opened recently in a former 255-room hotel is undergirded by one of humanity’s seven deadly sins — envy.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
So age has been something that's always been undergirding.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Mamdani sailed to victory in the New York City mayor’s race, first in the primary, then in the general election, on a platform of affordability undergirded by good old-fashioned class warfare.
—Abby Phillip, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Some might say the new Aurora Regional Navigation Campus that opened recently in a former 255-room hotel is undergirded by one of humanity’s seven deadly sins — envy.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergird
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The classroom where the fire happened was the only one to sustain fire damage, but other classrooms sustained minor damage, according to police.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sakura Square can mirror the success of other cultural destinations, like Seattle’s Chinatown, where 76% of spending comes from non-residents, driving regional visitation and sustaining Downtown vibrancy.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The designer honors his Azerbaijani heritage, working with artisans from across Azerbaijan and Georgia to create rich, unique textures, while helping to support rural communities and preserve fading artisanal skills.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Democrats have vowed not to support the funding measure unless there are guardrails placed on the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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Across the street, four Border Police soldiers carrying long rifles threw glances at everything and everybody.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Rocker Yungblud is carrying the torch in memory of Ozzy Osbourne.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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Still, Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen won’t have the same blank check as the Patriots to bolster the roster.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Warsh, who served at the central bank from 2006 to 2011, was openly critical of quantitative easing during and after the financial crisis, a stance that has bolstered his standing with investors wary of inflation and fiscal dominance.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Undergird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergird. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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