underpinned

verb

past tense of underpin
as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for the central beliefs that underpin a free society

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Recent Examples of underpinned The deconditioning model did not survive contact with the data, and the reanalysis of the trial that underpinned it is one of the more significant reversals in recent medicine. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 That balance between Thorrington’s and Freedman’s responsibilities has underpinned the club’s meteoric rise. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Financially, these milestones were underpinned by the delivery of record top-line revenue which converted into record EBITDA. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026 That contrasts with the 'shock and awe' approach that underpinned the sweeping 'Liberation Day' levies announced in April 2025, which sent markets plummeting. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 July 2026 The passing of the baton from Deschamps to Zidane is underpinned by extra emotion. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 21 July 2026 The Pentagon did not respond to questions about what research or academic studies underpinned the move. — Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Today's ruling affirms a principle that has underpinned sound economic stewardship for generations. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpinned
  1. sustained
  2. bolstered
  3. carried
  4. supported
  5. upheld
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  • Pointing to leetcode interviews, sustained high salaries and shelves of dense technical books as evidence the craft demanded scarce skill long before AI arrived.
    — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Along with this year’s bone stress reaction, Mayer sustained a right wrist sprain last July that ultimately ended his season.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sustained
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  • The Spurs bolstered their wing depth by bringing in veteran forward Tobias Harris.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Since launching her progressive campaign for the Democratic nomination, Flanagan has taken an anti-Israel stance and ripped Craig for having her previous campaigns bolstered by AIPAC dollars.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of bolstered
Verb
  • Wrapped in a blue blanket, the young woman was carried to an ambulance as firefighters embraced and onlookers cheered.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Catherine, Princess of Wales has carried the label repeatedly, including its Nano Montreal and Hudson styles, while Beyoncé, Anne Hathaway and other high-profile customers have helped extend its recognition internationally.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of carried
Verb
  • The aircraft carrier reached the Middle East in January and has since supported the US war against Iran including the blockade on Iranian ports.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Ravens, however, have consistently supported Loop and downplayed the need to bring in another kicker.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of supported
Verb
  • Police unions challenged the law but the state’s highest court upheld it in late 2023.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The law was challenged by police unions but was upheld in 2023 by New York state’s highest court.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of upheld

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