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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrite
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Luma has been making inroads into Hollywood selling its software but has separately funded a production service company to teach filmmakers to make hybrid AI films using its tools.
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More Freedom 250 controversy Freedom 250 has been the focus of other controversy over funding transparency and religious representations.
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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 4 Jul. 2026.
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