Synonyms of underwriting

underwriting

verb

present participle of underwrite

as in financing

to provide money for

a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• financing
• funding
• subsidizing
• supporting
• capitalizing
• staking
• endowing
• sponsoring
• bankrolling
• endorsing
• refinancing
• backing
• maintaining
• advocating
• aiding
• championing
• paying
• patronizing
• cofinancing
• defraying
• standing
• providing (for)
• refunding
• liquidating
• grubstaking
• footing
• nourishing
• paying off
• springing (for)
• settling
• paying up
• discharging
• recompensing
• quitting
• clearing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defunding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underwriting

Ethos is also a platform rather than the direct insurer, so the company underwriting and issuing the policy will depend on the coverage selected. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Instead, the authors argue public money could have more leverage by underwriting risks that commercial markets currently will not. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Anthropic, a powerhouse AI company that could be valued at $2 trillion, is expected to go public this year, creating another major opportunity for Wall Street banks to haul in fees from underwriting and trading activity. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

The environment creates the opportunity; underwriting determines who captures it. — Wesley Carpenter, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

In 1975, banks stopped underwriting the city’s daunting debt, which caused a fiscal crisis. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Never fully accepted by China and Russia and resented by newly assertive middle powers, its main financial backers—the American people—have lost interest in underwriting its further development. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Insurance, however, wasn't as good, with underwriting earnings falling 13% and insurance investment income dropping 9%. — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026

Evaluating those opportunities requires underwriting the asset and the business plan — not simply the borrower’s personal financial profile. — Malana Vantyker, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026