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

Nearly all the grants underwriting the project have now run out, except for money the county of Maui earmarked in July to keep the study running until the end of 2026. — Angus Chen, STAT, 22 July 2026

Levi’s, bourbon brand Maker’s Mark and Jolie, a beauty wellness company focused on water are underwriting the market. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

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

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

Of the non-interest revenues, Canadian banks also made money from underwriting and advising deals from large businesses and wealth management fees, both of which are highly profitable if the stock market is performing well overall. — Charlotte Hu, Time, 9 July 2026

The bet underwriting those marks is that durable value in AI accrues to the model layer. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

So for traders looking to generate income rather than protect existing equity, the real edge lies in underwriting the downside. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 June 2026

This year, 138 higher education institutions are underwriting Merit Scholarship awards through the National Merit Scholarship Program. — Holly Andres, Daily News, 3 June 2026