Thesaurus results for UNDERPIN

underpin

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈpin

Definition of underpin

as in to sustain

to hold up or serve as a foundation for the central beliefs that underpin a free society

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Recent Examples of underpin Quantum computing is increasing the urgency of replacing cryptographic algorithms that have protected digital systems for decades, including algorithms that underpin public key infrastructure. — Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 That theory underpinned the bill, but Newsom warned that proceeding before federal courts established its legality was a risk. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Even as so many families rely on the bus for their kids to get an education, most of the legal agreements underpinning the city’s school transportation system have not been modernized in decades. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 Access to exceptional roughs underpins the entire collection. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underpin

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Verb

Go Green tours allow passengers to learn the ways local communities and industries endeavor to conserve, sustain, and elevate their environments.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Over time, that consistency becomes trust—and trust is what sustains long-term client relationships.

— Steven Boydstun, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sustain

Verb

If the team succeeds, the result could transform a technology normally associated with large laboratory instruments into a compact quantum sensor that can be carried where the threat actually is.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Solomon Baggett, James Lee, Ezell Jolly and Timothy Carter all took carries with Clay out of the game.

— Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of carry

Verb

To support his debut as an SNL host, the Knicks starting five, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, were all in attendance.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026
These can be enjoyed with compatible headphones and speakers (like some from Sonos) that support this virtual surround sound technology.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of support

Verb

The set’s first-week sales were bolstered by its availability across 16 vinyl variants (one with a bonus track), nine CD variants (one with a bonus track), six download variants (most with bonus tracks) and a cassette.

— Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
While bolstering CPUs, AMD also carved out a foothold in the graphics processors used for AI workloads, taking on Nvidia in a market that Cramer said is large enough to support multiple winners.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026