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
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.
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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
The Peaq is the latest use of VW Group’s MEB modular electric platform, which has underpinned dozens of models across VW, Škoda, Audi, Cupra, and Ford brands since 2019.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
China’s reputation for technocratic pragmatism underpinned the country’s economic success.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
The role is also underpinned by safeguarding training, DBS checks, and codes of conduct.
—Laura Williamson, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Missing from that tally are fees paid to four law firms whose work underpinned the removal process.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
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
The Peaq is the latest use of VW Group’s MEB modular electric platform, which has underpinned dozens of models across VW, Škoda, Audi, Cupra, and Ford brands since 2019.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
China’s reputation for technocratic pragmatism underpinned the country’s economic success.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
The role is also underpinned by safeguarding training, DBS checks, and codes of conduct.
—Laura Williamson, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Missing from that tally are fees paid to four law firms whose work underpinned the removal process.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpinned
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No one was injured, but some University of Kansas students have been given temporary housing accommodations after Stephenson Scholarship Hall sustained major storm damage early Monday morning, KU confirmed.—
Matthew Kelly
April 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The project intends to show that a fusion reaction can be sustained to produce a net gain in energy.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Hurricanes and Avalanche have bolstered their standing as Stanley Cup betting faves.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Commanders also bolstered their pass rush and found more depth with Josephs, a player with rare length and explosiveness.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another carried a sign supporting the addition of Trump to Mount Rushmore.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Desmond wore a large knife on his belt and carried a black fanny pack filled with ammunition.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Menin has supported Wilson, Bottcher’s former chief of staff, who had his ex-boss’s blessing in the race.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other factors, including scars, bruising, ligature marks and signs of malnutrition, supported evidence of long-term abuse, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then a non-replacement replay official — who normally held a managerial role and wasn’t in the union — somehow upheld it.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In February 2025, a state appeals court upheld the jury’s verdict, ruling that Missouri’s laws requiring companies to warn of dangers are not preempted by federal law.—
Sarah J. Morath,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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