as in sustains
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
the central beliefs that underpin a free society
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Recent Examples of underpins
Companies' multi-year focus on refinancing debt that started since the pandemic also underpins the strength of the high-yield market, Bianco said.
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The move adds to a boom in spending on computing infrastructure, which underpins AI models and services.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
That resilient network that Sharla coded up in the 1960s underpins our entire modern internet.
—Laura Isensee, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
Google said in a March 31 blog post that the research team found an approximately 20-fold reduction in the number of physical qubits needed to solve the fundamental math puzzle that underpins ECC.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The same infrastructure underpins both.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
What underpins the tension between Chelsea and their supporters?
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The hotel’s response is The Datai Pledge, which underpins localized conservation, wildlife protection, and community engagement.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Kate's effort to inspire and lead on the early years underpins much of her royal work.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The move adds to a boom in spending on computing infrastructure, which underpins AI models and services.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
That resilient network that Sharla coded up in the 1960s underpins our entire modern internet.
—Laura Isensee, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
Google said in a March 31 blog post that the research team found an approximately 20-fold reduction in the number of physical qubits needed to solve the fundamental math puzzle that underpins ECC.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The same infrastructure underpins both.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
What underpins the tension between Chelsea and their supporters?
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The hotel’s response is The Datai Pledge, which underpins localized conservation, wildlife protection, and community engagement.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Kate's effort to inspire and lead on the early years underpins much of her royal work.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpins
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Rules compelling basic disclosure or human-in-the-loop oversight in high-stakes contexts can reinforce the trust that sustains adoption over time.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Over the last two years, 30,000 to 40,000 Russian men have been inducted into the rolls every month, enough to replace the 30,000 or so casualties the Russian army sustains on the battlefield on a monthly basis.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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While some people claim lemon juice and olive oil can detoxify your body, improve digestion, treat kidney stones and joint pain, and prevent premature aging and cardiovascular disease, no evidence supports these health claims.—
Michelle Pugle,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
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The sales tax supports economic development projects in the city’s East Side, specifically between Ninth Street and Gregory Boulevard to the north and south, and Indiana Avenue and The Paseo to the east and west.—
Dylan Lysen
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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His remarks amplified on his long-running view that US clout is waning against China’s, a perspective that carries weight because of his experience in China with Bridgewater, the world’s largest hedge fund — experience that has brought some criticism over his links to leaders in Beijing.—
David Westin,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Surgeries, skin graft, and years of rehab For 28-year-old Jessica Aguilar, every mile carries extra meaning, because making it to the starting line is a victory.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The spooky, rumbling electronic score by Siriusmo (German EDM producer Moritz Friedrich) really bolsters the atmosphere of whimsy, weirdness and a tender sort of melancholy, a combination that’s uniquely Dupieux-ian and all the director’s own.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The agreement also bolsters AI protections, specifically around consent and compensation, and establishes minimum rate increases.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Islam, like Christianity, upholds the dignity of every human being and encourages dialogue and reconciliation over conflict.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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If the Supreme Court upholds the decisions, Haitians and Syrians will be able to keep their protections.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Underpins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpins. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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