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as in to establish
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 underlie
To cement the point, Nvidia, a maker of the advanced computer chips underlying the AI boom, yesterday became the first company in history to be worth $5 trillion.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Such brands are generally aligned in their use of organic natural fibers, limited inclusion of synthetics and underlying wellness messaging.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The important thing is that underlying margins improved over last year.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Consider some of these alternative signs and whether the underlying cause might be due to untreated sleep apnea.
—Brandon Peters, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Such brands are generally aligned in their use of organic natural fibers, limited inclusion of synthetics and underlying wellness messaging.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The important thing is that underlying margins improved over last year.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Consider some of these alternative signs and whether the underlying cause might be due to untreated sleep apnea.
—Brandon Peters, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlie
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Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Football Association of Ireland passed the resolution, proposed by Irish club Bohemians, with more than 50% of its delegates supporting it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The film is set in 1935 Tartu and at the University of Tartu, where, a year earlier, Professor Lazar Gulkowitsch, exiled from Germany, had established a chair of Judaic Studies within the Faculty of Philosophy.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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While proponents of wearable technology in prisons and jails have described it as potentially lifesaving, privacy rights groups and even law enforcement officials say the devices can raise ethical and legal concerns and urge agencies to establish strict rules on data use, retention and consent.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For a 2-7 team trying to steady a season, the upcoming stretch of games will be crucial for Tagovailoa, coach Mike McDaniel, and the future of the franchise.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the Colts have a good pass rush, and the Chargers’ offensive line hasn’t been able to steady itself after major injuries … and there is no way the great Kimani Vidal is running for 124 yards again.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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All were well above the overall 3% of domestic flights nationwide that had been grounded, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her bond with Simone Biles has been well documented, but Chiles lights up when talking about other unexpected connections that also keep her grounded.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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But in 2023, that promise was not upheld when the Corps released a draft supplemental environmental report, Augustine said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the third appeal stage, the Supreme Court has now upheld this verdict.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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China’s most powerful Communist leader in decades has built a reputation reinforced by state media during his 12-year rule as a serious and steady hand.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Completing each task gives your brain a small reward, reinforcing calm and focus when the kitchen gets hectic.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In response to market growth, showrooms across Shanghai, which underpin the city’s fashion week, are upping their jewelry games.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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This offers a degree of clarity on supplies of the critical minerals, which are an essential component in the semiconductors underpinning the AI boom.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Underlie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlie. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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