underwrites

verb

present tense third-person singular of underwrite
as in subsidizes
to provide money for a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition

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Recent Examples of underwrites Rather than fund programs directly, the credit underwrites the capital those programs run on and asks recipients to keep that capital in service for 15 years. — Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Goldman advises hyperscalers, underwrites chip company offerings, and sits at the table with the companies building the very infrastructure Covello was interrogating. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026 The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026 Most festivals have a larger, for-profit backer that underwrites those expenses. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrites
  1. subsidizes
  2. funds
  3. finances
  4. supports
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  • While the intent is good, the reality is that the program disproportionately subsidizes the wealthiest homeowners at the expense of new buyers.
    — Dale V.C. Holness, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • Public lands grazing is overseen by a nearly century-old system that heavily subsidizes some of the wealthiest Americans while doing little to address its harms to the environment, ProPublica and High Country News found last year.
    — Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 7 July 2026
Definition of subsidizes
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  • The credit, established in 2024, uniquely funds physical training infrastructure rather than just wages or tuition.
    — Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Massie, meanwhile, defended Vance’s criticism, telling reporters that Israel funds online influence campaigns targeting lawmakers who oppose its policies and suggesting the vice president was now experiencing similar attacks.
    — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Definition of funds
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  • Their model included where the city’s water comes from, how the local utility finances new infrastructure and sets rates and how rising rates might change how households use water.
    — Emma Court, Fortune, 8 July 2026
  • Read on for your June career and finances horoscope according to your zodiac sign.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Definition of finances
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  • The American Friends of Magen David Adom supports Israel’s emergency services system, according to the organization’s website.
    — Caroline Zimmerman July 17, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • February 19 – March 20 Home may need a reset that supports your nervous system, not just the room.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of supports

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