1
as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the underpinnings of the theory have recently been called into question
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2
as in shores
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
the underpinnings of the bridge were seriously damaged in the collision
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpinnings
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Cushman is also involved with several charitable foundations and believes those groups should consider devoting more resources to homelessness.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025 -
This is especially true with Venus going direct in Pisces, highlighting your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement High, strong breaking waves 30 to 40 feet high were expected to hit the shores of the area Monday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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After arriving in the capital, Whitehorse, begin your adventure with a visit to a remote lodge on the shores of Tagish Lake.—
Marc Telio,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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Little Richard, Otis Redding, Chuck Berry — these artists were the cornerstones of rock and roll.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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However, the losses of offensive cornerstones in wide rreceiverLadd McConkey and tight end Brock Bowers have proven to have affected Beck's output.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Gather a collection of pillars and tapers for a vintage look, and place a few candles around your bath for an authentic medieval experience.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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My work experience dealing with local, state and national government, plus my service at the community level, gives me the tools present legislation to reinforce the pillars of our city government from attacks that undermine and destroy our community.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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Athletics The Athletics are led by DH Brent Rooker, who hit 39 homers and stole 11 bases last year, and right fielder Lawrence Butler, an emerging star who added 22 homers and 18 steals.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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As recently as 2011, there were nearly 50 ejections across MLB solely because of calls on the bases, according to research by Retrosheet founder Dave Smith.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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One position in need of reinforcements is safety, where veteran Adrian Maddox from UAB appeared to provide a possible answer.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2025
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Wolves have reverted to a back three in recent weeks, increasing the need for reinforcements at centre-back during the January window.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Neck tension from improper monitor height may be resolved with adaptable screen mounts.—
Arpit Jain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Neck tension from improper monitor height may be resolved with adaptable screen mounts.—
Arpit Jain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Underpinnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpinnings. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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