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
That landmark piece of legislation, which is underpinned by the importance of reducing recidivism, decreased mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug offenses and resulted in the early release from prison for thousands of people.
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
The building is designed in a neo-futuristic style, an avant-garde aesthetic often underpinned by the use of world-class technology and a rethinking of both the form and function of developments.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
Beyond scale and efficiency, BIAC’s success is underpinned by a long-term commitment to its people.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Enterprise software remains deeply embedded across the corporate landscape, underpinned by multi-year contracts and high switching costs that provide a significant buffer against near-term displacement.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
While part of the sector’s recent strength reflects a broader rotation away from tech stocks, Bank of America argues the move is also underpinned by improving fundamentals.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
In fact, the bracelet is nearly an exact replica, underpinned by more elevated, modern craftsmanship.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
Over time, internal cracks will likely widen, particularly within the military, the impenetrable force that has underpinned the regime and blocked the opposition.
—Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
India is on pace to surpass Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy, underpinned by a young workforce and rapidly expanding tech and services sectors.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
The building is designed in a neo-futuristic style, an avant-garde aesthetic often underpinned by the use of world-class technology and a rethinking of both the form and function of developments.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
Beyond scale and efficiency, BIAC’s success is underpinned by a long-term commitment to its people.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Enterprise software remains deeply embedded across the corporate landscape, underpinned by multi-year contracts and high switching costs that provide a significant buffer against near-term displacement.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
While part of the sector’s recent strength reflects a broader rotation away from tech stocks, Bank of America argues the move is also underpinned by improving fundamentals.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
In fact, the bracelet is nearly an exact replica, underpinned by more elevated, modern craftsmanship.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
Over time, internal cracks will likely widen, particularly within the military, the impenetrable force that has underpinned the regime and blocked the opposition.
—Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
India is on pace to surpass Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy, underpinned by a young workforce and rapidly expanding tech and services sectors.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpinned
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Shiffrin sustained a puncture wound to her left abdomen after crashing into the side fencing after tumbling into two gates.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The second sustained a non-life-threatening injury, and the two other occupants in the sedan were not harmed.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Spain’s muscular presence at this year’s Berlinale and European Film Market was bolstered on Saturday with an inaugural presentation and networking event organized by the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster in collaboration with the Madrid Film Office and Film Madrid Region.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The company’s embedding of predictive AI has also bolstered maintenance processes in its physical networks.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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During the press conference, Isaacman admitted that the spacecraft should never have carried astronauts, given the unresolved technical issues.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The feeling of dread only worsened as teammates carried her first to the sideline, where coaches and trainers eventually carried her to the locker room.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rosen has voiced frustration with the prospect of having supported Measure A and still bracing for heavy cuts to his office.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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To address this problem, Hint has worked to reframe astrology not as fortune-telling, but emotional pattern recognition supported by astronomical data and artificial intelligence (AI) personalization.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the court upheld a Ten Commandments marker on the grounds of the Texas state Capitol in Austin.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the court upheld a Ten Commandments marker on the grounds of the Texas state Capitol in Austin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2026
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