UNDERLAIN Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

underlain

verb

past participle of underlie

as in supported

to lie underneath A layer of rock underlies the topsoil.

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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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Earlier versions of the county’s early voting plan included Sunday voting, which Democrats generally supported and Republicans opposed.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
The largest project the fund has supported is the $300 million redevelopment of Parade Park Homes.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of supported

Verb

Nolan’s vision and aesthetic is distinct, at once grounded and nightmarish, with plenty of little bits added or changed, but the spirit of the story intact.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Blue Origin, although its New Glenn booster is temporarily grounded, has also demonstrated the ability to both land and re-launch a large orbital booster.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of grounded

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Representatives from each member state are expected to decide on July 24 if his suspension will be upheld and what, if any, disciplinary actions will be taken.

— Christiane Amanpour, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The president has appealed that outcome; so far, federal courts have upheld the award.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 14 July 2026

Definition of upheld

Verb

Timothée Chalamet, who has established a penchant for outré themed courtside outfits to cheer on his beloved New York Knicks, transferred his spirit to root for his other team France.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
That firm was established in 2024 by Cody Kittle, who previously worked as a portfolio manager at Elliott Investment Management, the activist investor, and is itself backed by Sequoia Heritage.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 July 2026

Definition of established

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Along with Nyong’o, celebrities like Meryl Streep, Katy Perry and Millie Bobby Brown have carried the brand’s clutches.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
Short cruises have carried a party reputation for years, as noted earlier, but the format has always been broader than its loudest examples.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026

Definition of carried

Verb

The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
While the three-paragraph Puck item was hastily aggregated by other media outlets, giving the inaccurate impression a deal was imminent, it also was based on a key assumption.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of based

Verb

The Athletics have been the worst team in Major League Baseball for nearly two months and reinforced that point Friday night in their first game since the All-Star break.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Teaching has reinforced my belief that people grow when they are given opportunities to learn, reflect and improve.

— Dr. Asma Al Aufi, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of reinforced

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