underwrite

verb

ˈən-dər-ˌrīt How to pronounce underwrite (audio)
Definition of underwritenext
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 company specializes in connecting merchants with acquiring banks willing to underwrite accounts across verticals such as nutraceuticals, CBD, e-commerce, travel, and firearms, among others. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Cheng’s candidacy for the KMT leadership was supported by a social media blitzkrieg that critics allege was underwritten by Beijing. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 Evaluating those opportunities requires underwriting the asset and the business plan — not simply the borrower’s personal financial profile. — Malana Vantyker, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 Floral centerpieces, artfully designed by MJ Wittman of Fleuressence, are underwritten by Stephanie Wilbur. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underwrite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrite
  1. fund
  2. finance
  3. subsidize
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  • The drug money that funded Davis’ lifestyle has long since dried up, and his defense depends on a lawyer willing to take his case for free.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The training was funded by a $500,000 AI literacy grant from a local healthcare provider.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fund
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  • All three are quietly financed by the same interest rate environment.
    — Khalifa Aldhaheri, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley showed earlier this year that California was spending $300 million a year just in development fees on subsidized housing, enough to have financed another 1,250 apartments each year.
    — Rob Davis, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of finance
Verb
  • Early advertising results within ChatGPT have been promising enough that executives are increasing the number of ads, potentially subsidizing free access for the 92% of ChatGPT’s consumer users who, Friar says, do not pay for a subscription.
    — Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The cost to Medicare of subsidizing the drugs will depend largely on how many people use the program, and the federal government hasn’t released an estimate.
    — Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of subsidize

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“Underwrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwrite. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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