as in to fund
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of underwrite
That extra income is effectively a premium for giving the issuer flexibility—much like underwriting an insurance policy or selling an option.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
We are trusted by our partners to help grow their businesses by underwriting consumers responsibly, without overextending them.
—Brian Doubles, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Canadian Media Producers Association, representing indie producers, said the Online Streaming Act brings foreign digital platforms on level terms with local broadcasters who have long helped underwrite the cost of homegrown content.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Nowhere is this more the case than the energy sector that has underwritten and made possible the transformation of the Gulf states over the past half-century, and whose health remains vital to the global economy and supply chains in oil, gas and many derivative products.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for underwrite
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
We are trusted by our partners to help grow their businesses by underwriting consumers responsibly, without overextending them.
—Brian Doubles, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Canadian Media Producers Association, representing indie producers, said the Online Streaming Act brings foreign digital platforms on level terms with local broadcasters who have long helped underwrite the cost of homegrown content.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Nowhere is this more the case than the energy sector that has underwritten and made possible the transformation of the Gulf states over the past half-century, and whose health remains vital to the global economy and supply chains in oil, gas and many derivative products.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for underwrite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrite
Verb
-
Charter schools are similar to public schools in being publicly funded and tuition-free, but they are independently operated under agreements with the government.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
-
The Legislature has circumvented the ban by making K-12 vouchers available to students instead of funding private schools directly.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Chris Fallows Chris and Monique Fallows have used profits from sales of Chris' photographs to finance conservation efforts, including their own.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
-
Social Security is financed by a payroll tax paid for by employers and employees.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
At that time, West stopped subsidizing the Minnesota Club, which then closed.—
Stephen B. Young,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
-
Medicaid subsidizes most of the medical care for children with severe special needs.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Underwrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwrite. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
