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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
The agency last month authorized the new COVID-19 shots only for those over the age of 65 and people with underlying health conditions, a move that marked a major change from past policies and reportedly went against the recommendations of FDA scientists.
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Connor Greene, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Game Center was also a dedicated app, for a long while; the app was removed, but the underlying service was still there.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
This technological advance is expected to significantly deepen our understanding of brain function, providing critical insights into how perception, cognition, and behavior are intricately linked to underlying neural processes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
The defamation case has been delayed while the time for an appeal of the underlying claims runs its course.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
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Connor Greene, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Game Center was also a dedicated app, for a long while; the app was removed, but the underlying service was still there.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
This technological advance is expected to significantly deepen our understanding of brain function, providing critical insights into how perception, cognition, and behavior are intricately linked to underlying neural processes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
The defamation case has been delayed while the time for an appeal of the underlying claims runs its course.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlie
Verb
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With this historic achievement, Tillman now extends that legacy to supporting actor in a drama.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Adolescence was a big winner on the night, also taking best limited series as well as Erin Doherty winning best supporting actress and Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever winner for best supporting actor in a limited series.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But once Houston established both sides of the line of scrimmage again, the rest of the tilt became academic.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Upon formally changing his name and establishing WM Entertainment, the label soon signed singers Taegoon and Ahn Jin-kyung with the former’s debut album including production from future HYBE founder Bang Si-Hyuk.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The feature, designed to steady shaky footage, became a lifeline for people with Parkinson’s.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Salaün hit difficult, timely shots to steady the offense and quiet every Dallas run.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lily Harrison’s script is laugh-out-loud funny while staying grounded and deeply relatable.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Becoming a plant parent is also grounding, teaches patience, and creates a chance to reclaim ancestral connections to the land.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a lengthy review, the call was upheld.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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In August, an appeals court upheld Chen’s original order.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead of predictive policing that reinforces existing biases, envision AI that helps communities understand and address root causes of social problems.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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That’s not the case with the Margaret Dabbs London Nail Strengthening Treatment, which reinforces flimsy fingernails after just one swipe of its brush.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At around the same time, a tall, college-aged man carrying a black backpack made his way up the stairwell of the nearby Losee Center, a four-story concrete building that houses the student welcome center, among other things.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Green had 2 carries for 21 yards on the possession, and his 15-yard pass to Jalen Brown on second-and-10 was a key play early in the drive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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The technical framework should be underpinned by a collaborative specification, ensuring maximum efficiency for each participating CSP.—
Peter Ford,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But there’s a social contract underpinning that danger that says that burners look out for one another.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Underlie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlie. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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