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
Though likely exacerbated by the recent US naval blockade of Iran, cost of living issues underpinned nationwide anti-government protests that began late last year – leading to a ruthless crackdown.
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Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, said its new target was underpinned by expectations of 300% earnings per share growth for 2026, which the bank highlighted is the strongest for any market in Asia with the exception of the 1999 recovery from the region's financial crisis.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 May 2026
His request could speed up the redrawing of seats that underpinned the last few Democratic majorities.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
All of this is underpinned by Huawei's longstanding commitment to boundary-pushing research.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
What makes Bang for Buck different is that the functional aspect is underpinned by manufacturer-level facility specifications, such as operating data, equipment type, capacity and operating hours, said Kritika Chauhan, senior manager of sustainability and innovations at Shahi Exports.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
This commitment to social responsibility, however, has also underpinned several related forms of journalism that have similar values, such as civic or public journalism, peace journalism, advocacy journalism, constructive journalism, and more.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
That confidence must be underpinned by forthright leadership from our communal institutions.
—Mick Davis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, we are underpinned by strong franchises and brands.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, said its new target was underpinned by expectations of 300% earnings per share growth for 2026, which the bank highlighted is the strongest for any market in Asia with the exception of the 1999 recovery from the region's financial crisis.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 May 2026
His request could speed up the redrawing of seats that underpinned the last few Democratic majorities.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
All of this is underpinned by Huawei's longstanding commitment to boundary-pushing research.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
What makes Bang for Buck different is that the functional aspect is underpinned by manufacturer-level facility specifications, such as operating data, equipment type, capacity and operating hours, said Kritika Chauhan, senior manager of sustainability and innovations at Shahi Exports.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
This commitment to social responsibility, however, has also underpinned several related forms of journalism that have similar values, such as civic or public journalism, peace journalism, advocacy journalism, constructive journalism, and more.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
That confidence must be underpinned by forthright leadership from our communal institutions.
—Mick Davis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, we are underpinned by strong franchises and brands.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpinned
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On Wednesday, the Beltline released a new analysis showing that its Planning Area has sustained more than 91,000 jobs and has surpassed the $10 billion private investment goal years before it had been projected at the project's start.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The residents sheltering in place during the pandemic hit more deer, left more trash that fed more rats, all of which sustained a bigger pack of coyotes over the past year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The Fire were bolstered by a crowd of almost 20,000 eager to welcome the WNBA back to Portland for the first time in 24 years.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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And Barcelona only seem set to become stronger, with a young team led by Yamal (out injured for the rest of the season) sure to be bolstered this summer.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Wearing a tasteful, monk-like robe in muted camel, Grogu was ceremoniously carried to a waiting bank of red carpet photographers.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Goldman Sachs analysts reported in late 2025 that companies announcing layoffs carried higher debt, higher capital expenditure, and lower profit growth than peers, suggesting the cuts were responses to financial distress rather than AI efficiency gains.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Mancera concluded the post by once again thanking those who had supported her following Kneeland’s death.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The bill, which was supported by nurses, teachers, construction workers and service employees in Connecticut, is one of the biggest victories for organized labor in the state in recent years.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Shirilla’s legal camp filed an appeal in September 2023, but the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals upheld her conviction.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Sharon Fermyn, who has lived in the neighborhood for nearly 20 years, now lives along the dividing line between congressional districts that cuts through Columbus Park after the Missouri Supreme Court upheld the new congressional maps Tuesday.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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