as in sustaining
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 undergirding
Even on tour, fans go expecting dramatic catharsis to be undergirding all that glee.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Stepping away from living things, Vellend finds this dynamic at work in the development of violins and typewriters, in the technologies undergirding ChatGPT, and in the spread of cultural values like individualism.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Stepping away from living things, Vellend finds this dynamic at work in the development of violins and typewriters, in the technologies undergirding ChatGPT, and in the spread of cultural values like individualism.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergirding
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Her friend and the owner of the car was taken to the hospital after sustaining minor injuries.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Church member Greg Mikat was shot three times, according to the GoFundMe his sister has organized, sustaining injuries to his leg and chest and remains hospitalized, after confronting the gunman.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Soluble fiber is effective for lowering cholesterol, supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system, and keeping stools soft and easy to pass.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Particularly, the problem is acute in remote and low-income regions, which lack continuous electricity and supporting infrastructure needed for large, centralized water treatment facilities.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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The suspect, Jihad Al-Shamie, was not carrying a firearm and the only shots fired were by responding law enforcement officers, Watson said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Amato cautioned that even if the method works, carrying a pregnancy at an advanced age poses significant health risks.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Under Shergill’s leadership in 2025, Netflix India unveiled a sweeping lineup of six films, 13 series and five unscripted titles, bolstering its footprint in multiple Indian languages.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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As evidenced, efforts can culminate in formal events for strategizing and bolstering membership.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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Confidence in business conditions and job availability has weakened sharply, raising concerns that the spending power underpinning corporate growth could falter.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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New research found that the technology underpinning a slew of artificial intelligence models is now advanced enough to pass even the most difficult – Level III – mock exams in a matter of minutes.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Their work reflects the evolving nature of law while upholding the principles that define its foundation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Crafted to adapt to the unique demands of each story, the guide provides flexibility while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Undergirding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergirding. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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