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 Luigi Avantaggiato PacBio’s Wenger notes that the 25-million-well chips that underpin its Revio system are still being fabricated on 200-millimeter semiconductor wafers. IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025 Then equities climb, and the stock market is underpinned by what seems like a limitless confidence in the future outlook. Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025 The study comes amid widespread concerns that the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence, the technology that underpins ChatGPT, could put many jobs at risk as US companies increasingly turn to AI to cut costs through greater automation. Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025 Padel 100’s rollout is underpinned by strategic partnerships with Acenta Group (Sweden), Playtomic and NXPadel. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underpin
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Verb
  • Both sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police told Fox19.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Some mentioned not being offered much guidance regarding how to communicate with the adoptive parents or sustain a healthy open-adoption relationship.
    Nicole Chung, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
  • James Peoples added seven carries for 59 yards, including a 33-yarder.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • Your browser does not support the video tag.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.
    Amy Huschka, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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  • Toddlers can bolster their verbal and social skills with pretend play items.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • As evidenced, efforts can culminate in formal events for strategizing and bolstering membership.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpin. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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