as in sustains
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 undergirds
Analysts see capex within the memory sector itself driving further expansion as end-user demand from the hyperscalers undergirds the buildout.
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Tobias Burns, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The second inaccuracy that undergirds this executive order is that there is rampant fraud in mail-in voting.
—John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Amid this vast landscape of solutions, no one can hope to find a precise microscopic configuration that undergirds our particular macroscopic world.
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
But changing a country, changing an entire regime, because Iran isn't just run by a strong man, there's an entire philosophy, a theocratic philosophy that undergirds the Iranian government.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
But in doing so, the preservationists failed to bring the proper claim to test the statutory authority Trump claims undergirds his authority to proceed without Congress’s blessing, Leon said.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Washington and Lee’s commitment to freedom of expression undergirds its ethos of civility.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Our gratitude for this fact reveals that divine Love undergirds our caregiving.
—Elaina Simpson, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Sep. 2025
The measurement for streaming viewership has come under fire in recent weeks, notably against Nielsen, which provides the third-party ratings currency that undergirds the $5 billion-plus TV advertising market.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Tobias Burns, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The second inaccuracy that undergirds this executive order is that there is rampant fraud in mail-in voting.
—John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Amid this vast landscape of solutions, no one can hope to find a precise microscopic configuration that undergirds our particular macroscopic world.
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
But changing a country, changing an entire regime, because Iran isn't just run by a strong man, there's an entire philosophy, a theocratic philosophy that undergirds the Iranian government.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
But in doing so, the preservationists failed to bring the proper claim to test the statutory authority Trump claims undergirds his authority to proceed without Congress’s blessing, Leon said.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Washington and Lee’s commitment to freedom of expression undergirds its ethos of civility.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Our gratitude for this fact reveals that divine Love undergirds our caregiving.
—Elaina Simpson, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Sep. 2025
The measurement for streaming viewership has come under fire in recent weeks, notably against Nielsen, which provides the third-party ratings currency that undergirds the $5 billion-plus TV advertising market.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergirds
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That’s how performance becomes ownership, success becomes sustainability and culture sustains the people who create it.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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The rest of Curaçao’s eclectic must-dive list includes reefs, underwater caves, sunken ships, cars, and even an airplane wreck, all with healthy coral growth that attracts and sustains marine life.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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Take a few minutes to reset, then make one decision that supports both your stability and your peace moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s proprietary Alpha Keratin 60ku supports stronger, healthier hair right at the root, while soothing botanicals like rosemary, green tea, and rice extract keep irritation in check.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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And downtown on Michigan Avenue, Water Tower Place, once the anchor of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, carries its own laundry list of troubles after years of financial losses and the closure of several major tenants.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In Colorado, with its extreme weather swings, aging homes, and rising insurance landscape, that advice carries extra weight.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Lots of laughter and playing with joy, even in the hardest of moments, truly bolsters well-being!—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The win, his third straight, bolsters Antonelli’s spot at the top of the leaderboard, 20 points ahead of fellow Mercedes driver George Russell.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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