as in to fund
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwrite
Insurers wouldn't underwrite ships, and companies wouldn't risk the passage without coverage.
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
The Palestinian Authority, in a statement, condemned the Iranian attacks on Arab nations, many which have historically helped underwrite its finances.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
As public funding for higher education has eroded, universities have increasingly turned to wealthy donors to underwrite major projects and supplement budgets by endowing professorships and research centers.
—Yana Van Der Meulen Rodgers, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
The Palestinian Authority, in a statement, condemned the Iranian attacks on Arab nations, many which have historically helped underwrite its finances.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
As public funding for higher education has eroded, universities have increasingly turned to wealthy donors to underwrite major projects and supplement budgets by endowing professorships and research centers.
—Yana Van Der Meulen Rodgers, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrite
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Hernandez said she is focused on funding law enforcement and public safety initiatives and offering property tax assistance.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Under the program, funded with the remaining dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act, each supervisor was allocated $1 million to support projects that address their district’s needs.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The deal comes a week after the Swiss company made a firm bid for specialty insurer Beazley Plc and started a $5 billion capital raise to help finance the transaction.—
Sonia Sirletti,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Social Security is financed by a payroll tax paid for by employers and employees.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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The state’s efforts to expand access to AP courses and exams have included subsidizing AP exam fees for low-income students and working with partners such as Mass Insight’s AP STEM & English Program.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Given limitations on funding to care for low-income people through Medicaid, the state shouldn’t subsidize products linked to worse health, the group said.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Underwrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwrite. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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