Definition of undergirdnext
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 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 But even her most impish conceits are undergirded by a fundamental conviction, a belief in the power of art to wake the dead. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2025 Even on tour, fans go expecting dramatic catharsis to be undergirding all that glee. Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025 The story of a violent but ultimately fruitful encounter between Norman and Saxon worlds was coherent, accessible, and deeply relevant to the ideas and customs that still undergird much of British (and American) life. Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences 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
  • 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 platform generates full, commercially usable compositions from text prompts, with tools for editing lyrics, timing, and instrumentation, and supports multi stem downloads for traditional studio workflows.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The diplomat also said that other major powers are unlikely to support the board in its current form.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
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  • Three agents are then seen carrying the man away from the scene by his arms and one of his legs.
    Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Art carries wellness benefits, as well.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
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  • Scientists, medical experts, policy makers and administrators, along with citizens who care about public health and nuclear energy, can bolster public confidence in nuclear energy by weighing in on this decision with the latest, most rigorous information possible.
    Katy Huff, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The team brought on some minority investors for the first time this offseason in an effort to bolster coffers that were in the red, in part because of COVID-19 and the quick collapse of a broadcast model that relied on cable.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Undergird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergird. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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