as in financing
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwriting
At the dinner table, surrounded by financiers, politicians, and tech founders, the conversation drifts casually toward breeding, inheritance, and the preservation of elite bloodlines, revealing the worldview quietly underwriting the entire power structure.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
The decision comes as other global insurers have backed away from underwriting maritime trade activity in the Gulf amid concerns that vessels could become collateral damage in the Iran war.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Nordstrom is investing in its alterations business—and underwriting the workforce to sustain it.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
None wants to be seen as underwriting civilian killings like those of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Payments, invoicing, lending, inventory management, customer support, and even underwriting increasingly happen inside messaging apps like WhatsApp.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The era of individual banks underwriting large projects — from transport corridors to energy and mining — is effectively over, said Charles Russon, Absa’s head for Africa regions.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Rolex is effectively underwriting the pipeline that will keep mechanical watchmaking viable for the next century.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2025
All of this revenue and all of the money that's washing around to this system is tax sheltered and tax advantaged, which means that on a certain level, taxpayers are underwriting this across the board.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
The decision comes as other global insurers have backed away from underwriting maritime trade activity in the Gulf amid concerns that vessels could become collateral damage in the Iran war.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Nordstrom is investing in its alterations business—and underwriting the workforce to sustain it.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
None wants to be seen as underwriting civilian killings like those of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Payments, invoicing, lending, inventory management, customer support, and even underwriting increasingly happen inside messaging apps like WhatsApp.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The era of individual banks underwriting large projects — from transport corridors to energy and mining — is effectively over, said Charles Russon, Absa’s head for Africa regions.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Rolex is effectively underwriting the pipeline that will keep mechanical watchmaking viable for the next century.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2025
All of this revenue and all of the money that's washing around to this system is tax sheltered and tax advantaged, which means that on a certain level, taxpayers are underwriting this across the board.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwriting
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Though classified as a software firm, Strategy has effectively transformed itself into a Bitcoin holding vehicle, financing large Bitcoin purchases through debt and equity issuance.—
Mariana Trujillo,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Several banks warned that the council's interference could be seen as a risk by investors, potentially leading to higher interest rates for financing a new airport concourse.—
David Bauerlein,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Mar. 2026
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On the other side of the bridge, safe and affordable cities, accessible transportation, finally fully funding our public education system.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Mavericks wound up funding the $400,000.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The vote wasn’t strictly partisan, with the opposition comprised of fiscally conservative Republicans and Democrats opposed to subsidizing stadiums.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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California is not done subsidizing EVs, though.—
Philip Rossetti,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Underwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwriting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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