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 Federal Housing Administration underwrote millions of home loans in the 20th century, just not in Black neighborhoods.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
That resistance was tolerated because global governance institutions were functioning, the United States helped underwrite world order, and there was general stability in the international system.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
In churches around the world, Masses on the June 29 feast day often include a special collection for Peter’s Pence, a fund that underwrites the operations of the central government of the Catholic Church and pays for the pope’s personal acts of charity.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
San Diego is also helping to boost the developer’s chances by underwriting the project through the $46.5 million seller’s note.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
That resistance was tolerated because global governance institutions were functioning, the United States helped underwrite world order, and there was general stability in the international system.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
In churches around the world, Masses on the June 29 feast day often include a special collection for Peter’s Pence, a fund that underwrites the operations of the central government of the Catholic Church and pays for the pope’s personal acts of charity.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
San Diego is also helping to boost the developer’s chances by underwriting the project through the $46.5 million seller’s note.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrite
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Each of these endpoints represents an ongoing software component that must be maintained, secured, improved and funded over time.—
Thomas Ryd,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Instead, it has been funded by a combination of self-investment by the founder, selling equity to some Kagi users in two rounds, and subscription revenue: Kagi was bootstrapped from 2018 to 2023 with ~$3M initial funding from the founder.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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In 2009, Ellison raised $350 million, some from his father, to finance a five-year agreement with Paramount to co-produce movies.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Fortunately, the upfront costs shouldn’t be too expensive for Tesla to finance.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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Starting 2021, as part of post-pandemic recovery the industry, NYC Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit allowed commercial productions to subsidize 25 percent of their production costs, totaling up to $3 million per Broadway production or up to $350,000 per Off-Broadway production.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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Some build on and suggest improvements for the city’s existing efforts at subsidizing affordable housing construction and renovating existing housing units.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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“Underwrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwrite. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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