underwriter

noun

Definition of underwriternext
as in benefactor

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Recent Examples of underwriter Edelstein praised Santini’s qualities as a visionary in bringing to fruition underwriter Barry Diller and his family foundation’s longtime vision for Little Island. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 The underwriter will ask for a new credit report with the disputes removed before granting credit. — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026 The 34-year-old insurance underwriter lives about 20 minutes from the Disneyland Resort in California, and has lost more than 60 pounds by turning his evening walks through Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney into a consistent routine. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 Numerous photos shared by the Mail show the 56-year-old underwriter wearing skin-tight crop tops with massive balloons stuffed in his chest, which understandably went viral on social media. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underwriter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwriter
  1. benefactor
  2. teacher
  3. coach
  4. advocate
  5. champion
  6. supporter
Noun
  • Today’s first-time attendee may become tomorrow’s board member or major benefactor.
    — Helmut Paul, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Griffin’s contribution—confirmed by a Citadel spokesman to Fortune as the largest financial contribution among a group of benefactors who helped hire Pochettino—closed the gap on a deal that would otherwise have been out of reach.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 2026
Definition of benefactor
Noun
  • Leaders of the state’s largest teachers union plan to focus their efforts on passing Proposition 3, which would make permanent an existing tax on certain high earners to fund schools and community colleges.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Students identified the teacher as Dan Champ, an eighth-grade history teacher and associated student body adviser at Granite Oaks Middle School.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of teacher
Noun
  • Only one is from a power conference and most of the others have played musical coaches in the hope of finally playing beyond the regular season.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • While advocates for court reporters say humans can still do the job better than machines, the fact that many hearings occur without any official transcript at all has drawn concern from top state officials.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Human rights advocates have also welcomed Jin’s release but cautioned that many members of Zion Church still remain behind bars.
    — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of advocate
Noun
  • Ultimately, Paul challenges the emperor, defeats his champion, and demands the Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh) as his wife.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
  • During the inaugural season, commentary will be provided by dunk icon Vince Carter, NBA champion Draymond Green, popular hoops multiplatform creator CashNasty, and host Adam Lefkoe.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 9 July 2026
Definition of champion
Noun
  • To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of supporter

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