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 However, crypto companies like Galaxy could see their shares rise as investors focus more on the infrastructure that undergirds stablecoins and other tokenized assets, per Citi. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Gallego’s sweeping proposals certainly look like the policy engine undergirding a 2028 presidential campaign. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The Scriptures forever undergird the teachings of Christian Science, and Science and Health opens our eyes to the spiritual meaning and healing power of the Scriptures. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026 This drive for coexistence may undergird fundamental aspects of how genomes regulate themselves. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergird

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Four people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident, Losat said.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
The robot’s withdrawal also prompted discussion about the distinction between demonstrating mobility and sustaining it under demanding conditions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of sustain

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Kurtz also pointed to declines in cities like San Francisco, which is moving to support more sober-living options, housing that bans drugs and alcohol.

— Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
However, until recently the US has selectively supported investigations, for instance into war crimes in Darfur and during the Syrian civil war, and – under President Biden – into Russian atrocities in Ukraine.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of support

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The track’s watery percussion and acute synth stabs carry all the implication of a dancefloor, even without a beat.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Ossoff, 39, began the cycle as a top Republican target and the only Senate Democrat running for reelection in a state Trump carried in 2024.

— Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of carry

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Research on whether current or future AI systems could develop consciousness may further bolster the nascent AI rights movement.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
The governor also urged national lawmakers to pass a federal film and television incentive, which could augment states’ efforts to bolster local production.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026

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