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 Break the Bonds is a national effort to end investment in Israel Bonds, financial instruments that act as unrestricted loans to the Israeli government, underwriting Israel’s atrocities in Gaza and beyond. — Danny Kaplowitz, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 Some real-estate experts contend, however, that institutions shelling out millions to underwrite a property are already dead set on recouping their investments. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 According to program officials 138 higher education institutions were underwriting Merit Scholarship awards this year. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2026 Higher-for-longer separates managers who underwrote a downside case from managers who underwrote a refinancing that never came. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for underwrite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrite
  1. fund
  2. finance
  3. subsidize
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  • That move enabled Venezuela this month to secure $346 million from its own reserve resources to fund reconstruction efforts.
    — German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • As a public benefit corporation, PayJoy funds loans through its Asset Fund, prioritizing customer well-being by providing crucial financial access beyond conventional banking.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of fund
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  • Meta is looking to finance its $12 billion Texas data center with pricing expected to be finalized early next week, according to a source familiar with the talks, who asked not to be named in order to discuss the company’s plans.
    — Seema Mody, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • Abbott’s office says the tax credits will help finance the development or rehabilitation of 70 rental properties, and offer reduced rent.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of finance
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  • Until now, bakers have used premium cheese, za’atar, and ghee versions of the bread to subsidize the price of the plain ones.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • Expand utility moratoriums and subsidize cooling costs during heat emergencies to prevent preventable deaths tied to power loss or inability to afford AC.
    — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of subsidize

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