underlain

verb

past participle of underlie
1
as in supported
to lie underneath A layer of rock underlies the topsoil.

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2
as in grounded
to form the basis or foundation of (something, such as an idea) The assumption that underlies their argument is faulty.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlain
  1. supported
  2. grounded
  3. upheld
  4. established
  5. carried
  6. based
  7. reinforced
  8. predicated
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  • The aircraft carrier reached the Middle East in January and has since supported the US war against Iran including the blockade on Iranian ports.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Ravens, however, have consistently supported Loop and downplayed the need to bring in another kicker.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of supported
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  • Here, the designer grounded the tonal palette with warm fall florals, a cream table runner, and cozy candlelight.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • With his team trailing in the bottom of the 10th inning, Contreras grounded out to third and was once again booed after jogging down the line.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of grounded
Verb
  • The settlement comes after an appeals court upheld a $495 million judgment against Abbott in the high-profile case earlier this year.
    — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Nationals challenged the call, but the decision was upheld after a review.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of upheld
Verb
  • But Susser said the unease might also reflect that society hasn’t quite established clear norms around AI use.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Lakers won five championships during the ’80s and established themselves as the league’s glamour franchise.
    — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of established
Verb
  • At the celebrations, Torres was also spotted wearing a rubber bracelet with a Spain flag that carried branding from the Guardia Civil — one of the country’s two national law enforcement agencies (the other being the Policia Nacional).
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Roughly 300 poles and 44 power transmission poles need to be repaired or replaced in Gary as a result of the storm, which carried winds of 99 mph (159 kilometers per hour), said Melody Birmingham, an executive at NIPSCO's parent company.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of carried
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  • Their concepts are travel-based, with their album like a travel brochure that takes fans and listeners on a trip.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Every ten days, programming changes with the phases, which includes different treatments and essential oils designed to increase wellness results based on natural rhythms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of based
Verb
  • Our investment in Dine Brands reinforced this principle for me.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The buffers that have minimized the disruption so far will hold for only so long and must be reinforced if the world is to endure future shocks.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforced
Verb
  • Raiders coach Klint Kubiak’s offense is predicated on exposing this area of the field.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Exactly how much Mallory will get on the field is also predicated on those ahead of him on the depth chart.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of predicated
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