as in to fund
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwrite
The album is a curious document of a certain moment in college rock, the musical ecosystem built around boutique labels (often underwritten by majors, with lax oversight) and university radio stations (always DJed by enthusiastic undergrads, with no oversight).
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Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Advisors and operators who understand that distinction early will strategically be better positioned than those still underwriting the category as a cultivation story alone.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Starting in June, Vuitton will underwrite the Frick’s free evenings on the first Friday of each month through May 2027.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The cycle of overbuilding, Mizes said, will only be avoided if investors actually underwrite affordability instead of just demographic demand.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 May 2026
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Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Advisors and operators who understand that distinction early will strategically be better positioned than those still underwriting the category as a cultivation story alone.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Starting in June, Vuitton will underwrite the Frick’s free evenings on the first Friday of each month through May 2027.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The cycle of overbuilding, Mizes said, will only be avoided if investors actually underwrite affordability instead of just demographic demand.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrite
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This week both Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Rays owners, which lays out a rough sketch of how a stadium at Hillsborough Community College would be funded with a public contribution of $976 million.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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In Florida, Florida Power & Light, the state’s largest utility, has pursued rate increases for years to fund infrastructure and meet rapid growth.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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That seed money is financing an ambitious expansion plan that calls for hundreds of piano schools across the country.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Last night, Deadline told you that Mubi is financing Nicolas Winding Refn’s next directorial, his long-in-the-works, Maniac Cop.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
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On May 21, the CRTC ordered American digital platforms to contribute 15 percent of their Canadian revenues to subsidize local indie film and TV production, while reducing spending obligations on local broadcasters.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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The thoughtlessness with which this bride coerced you into subsidizing her wedding was stunning.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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“Underwrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwrite. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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