as in sustains
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
the central beliefs that underpin a free society
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Recent Examples of underpins
That positioning underpins much of the vessel’s design and operational thinking, from its flexible accommodations to the onboard programming.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
The problem is the film just keeps hitting this same note over and over without ever caring to explore the psychology that underpins this.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
At the federal level, legal foundations supporting vehicle emissions standards — including the endangerment finding that underpins limits on harmful tailpipe pollution — are being challenged.
—Bob Keefe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Green thinking underpins every practice at Hotel Maria - from the energy-efficient lighting right through to recycling programs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The relative equality of wellbeing underpins a sense of security and trust.
—Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
The platform that underpins the Afeela 1 is identical to the one intended for the 0 Series.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
In a sign of its popularity, the AI agent project has gained more stars on the GitHub coding platform than Linux, a transformative open-source operating system that underpins modern computing.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
But the quality of the data that underpins many sourcing decisions could use a glow-up.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
The problem is the film just keeps hitting this same note over and over without ever caring to explore the psychology that underpins this.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
At the federal level, legal foundations supporting vehicle emissions standards — including the endangerment finding that underpins limits on harmful tailpipe pollution — are being challenged.
—Bob Keefe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Green thinking underpins every practice at Hotel Maria - from the energy-efficient lighting right through to recycling programs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The relative equality of wellbeing underpins a sense of security and trust.
—Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
The platform that underpins the Afeela 1 is identical to the one intended for the 0 Series.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
In a sign of its popularity, the AI agent project has gained more stars on the GitHub coding platform than Linux, a transformative open-source operating system that underpins modern computing.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
But the quality of the data that underpins many sourcing decisions could use a glow-up.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpins
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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Pet owners face a maximum fine of $500 and up to six months in county jail if the pet dies or sustains a significant physical injury while left unattended in the vehicle.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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From his perspective, this approach supports a more cohesive working environment where teams can operate effectively without excessive oversight.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Walmart introduced an in-app ChatGPT service on Tuesday that supports linking, loyalty and Walmart payments, OpenAI said.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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As the United States ventures into war with Iran, the nation carries lessons learned from past conflicts, including Vietnam.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ohio State carries second- or third-weekend potential around guards Jaloni Cambridge and Chance Gray.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Wemby bolsters his defensive-minded MVP case Wembanyama argued after Monday's win at Miami that his defensive excellence should factor into him winning MVP.—
Tom Orsborn,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Recent polling bolsters the belief among his possible primary foes that Fetterman could be vulnerable in 2028, with 62% of Pennsylvania Democrats disapproving of his job in a Quinnipiac poll released last month.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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If the city upholds QuikTrip’s permit, Schaffer said Publication Printers could choose to pursue the matter in state district court.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Wood questioned what kind of example Board members set when they are not held to the same rigorous standards to which the district upholds its students.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Underpins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpins. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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