as in to fund
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwrite
Communities must participate in the National Flood Insurance Program before homeowners can buy policies underwritten by FEMA and sold by private companies.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
Energy has always underwritten American economic strength and national security.
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Brigitte Bren,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
So for traders looking to generate income rather than protect existing equity, the real edge lies in underwriting the downside.
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Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
And it was certainly applauded by local unions and guilds, indie producers and others looking for American web giants to dig deeper in their pockets to underwrite homemade content.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
Energy has always underwritten American economic strength and national security.
—
Brigitte Bren,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
So for traders looking to generate income rather than protect existing equity, the real edge lies in underwriting the downside.
—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
And it was certainly applauded by local unions and guilds, indie producers and others looking for American web giants to dig deeper in their pockets to underwrite homemade content.
—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for underwrite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrite
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Through their foundation, the couple have donated at least $2 million to the medical centers that once employed them, funding early cancer detection and breast cancer technology, among other projects.
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Nearly every large private aerospace manufacturer funds extensive internship programs year-round, although the programs tend to be extremely competitive, and their frequency wanes among smaller employers.
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Data centers, transmission lines, and power plants are decade-scale commitments, financed today against demand that arrives over many years.
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That could be useful in sectors from biology to finance.
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That’s because Medicare, rather than the Part D insurer, is subsidizing the prescription.
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Childcare is subsidized, and extensive public transportation makes commuting affordable without requiring multiple vehicles.
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“Underwrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwrite. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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