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as in supports
to lie underneath
A layer of rock underlies the topsoil.
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as in grounds
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 underlies
This principle underlies initiatives such as the WFP’s debt-swap approach to food security, which has implemented food-for-education programs in Egypt and Mozambique.
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Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Hofstadter argued that the same process underlies more abstract kinds of perception.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Cryptography underlies everyday financial transactions and online communication, not just spy messages.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Jinga further noted that as Dexory continues to improve the technology that underlies DexoryView, existing customers will benefit from the upgrades and new customers will see faster deployments and quicker return on investment.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Soil acidity also comes from what is called the parent material — the bedrock that underlies the soil.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Curt Anderson, Broomfield The principle of humility underlies the constitutional guarantees of free speech and freedom of the press.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Notably, this same mechanism underlies cocaine’s effects, highlighting its potency.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Protein aggregation underlies devastating disorders such as Alzheimer’s plaques, Parkinson’s Lewy bodies, and misfolded proteins in cancer.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Hofstadter argued that the same process underlies more abstract kinds of perception.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Cryptography underlies everyday financial transactions and online communication, not just spy messages.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Jinga further noted that as Dexory continues to improve the technology that underlies DexoryView, existing customers will benefit from the upgrades and new customers will see faster deployments and quicker return on investment.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Soil acidity also comes from what is called the parent material — the bedrock that underlies the soil.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Curt Anderson, Broomfield The principle of humility underlies the constitutional guarantees of free speech and freedom of the press.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Notably, this same mechanism underlies cocaine’s effects, highlighting its potency.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Protein aggregation underlies devastating disorders such as Alzheimer’s plaques, Parkinson’s Lewy bodies, and misfolded proteins in cancer.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlies
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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These microorganisms are the base of a unique food chain that supports a community of cave-dwelling organisms.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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Developed with guidance from Hollywood, Health & Society, the series grounds its storytelling in research and lived experience to illuminate the human impact of systemic inequities in healthcare.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Polacek views wellness and technology as complementary forces, where one grounds the other.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Another provision establishes an access ban for minors.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The endowment establishes the Kevin Feige Division of Film & Television Production and will be a source of funding for faculty, students with additional programmatic support.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Whether the start of a full new chapter for the rapper or a one-off detour, Stardust reinforces the idea that, even newly sober, Brown remains one of the most exciting and least predictable artists in hip-hop.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Teaching reinforces your own learning.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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And while much of it rests on tradition, this dish’s combination of crispy skin and tender meat appeals to anyone who loves delicious food.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The ship now rests in two pieces around 53 miles northwest of Boulder Reef in Lake Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Further adding to the time saving, Toupin even bases his company office at the fast-developing Salado Airport in Texas, just 30 minutes north of Austin.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Social Security Administration bases its COLA each year on average annual increases in the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W) from July through September.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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