as in funded
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwritten
Much of that is being underwritten by three pro-Israel billionaires with deep pockets, including GOP megadonors Paul Singer and John Paulson.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The album is a curious document of a certain moment in college rock, the musical ecosystem built around boutique labels (often underwritten by majors, with lax oversight) and university radio stations (always DJed by enthusiastic undergrads, with no oversight).
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Shot in France and partially underwritten by a French production company, Jude’s interpretation transposes the maid’s experience to that of a Romanian immigrant.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The California Earthquake Authority serves a somewhat similar role in earthquake insurance, though homeowners are not mandated to buy its coverage and its policies are underwritten by private insurers.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the historical society, the 120-page book full of photos and stories was underwritten by generous donors and took about two years to complete.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Nowhere is this more the case than the energy sector that has underwritten and made possible the transformation of the Gulf states over the past half-century, and whose health remains vital to the global economy and supply chains in oil, gas and many derivative products.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Huang wrote that autonomous driving vehicles will likely reshape how auto insurance is underwritten over time.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
That buffer will be crucial, as market spreads have widened by about 50 basis points since the debt was underwritten, the people said.
—Claire Ruckin, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The album is a curious document of a certain moment in college rock, the musical ecosystem built around boutique labels (often underwritten by majors, with lax oversight) and university radio stations (always DJed by enthusiastic undergrads, with no oversight).
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Shot in France and partially underwritten by a French production company, Jude’s interpretation transposes the maid’s experience to that of a Romanian immigrant.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The California Earthquake Authority serves a somewhat similar role in earthquake insurance, though homeowners are not mandated to buy its coverage and its policies are underwritten by private insurers.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the historical society, the 120-page book full of photos and stories was underwritten by generous donors and took about two years to complete.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Nowhere is this more the case than the energy sector that has underwritten and made possible the transformation of the Gulf states over the past half-century, and whose health remains vital to the global economy and supply chains in oil, gas and many derivative products.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Huang wrote that autonomous driving vehicles will likely reshape how auto insurance is underwritten over time.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
That buffer will be crucial, as market spreads have widened by about 50 basis points since the debt was underwritten, the people said.
—Claire Ruckin, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwritten
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In 2020, the NIH funded a network of 10 centers focused on emerging infectious diseases.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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The sci-fi horror movie was entirely self-funded and self-distributed for $3 million.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Being chosen got him a restaurant space for six months, a $10,000 grant and 60% of his rent subsidized.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Williamson helped to disguise the money as payments to McCluskie’s wife, who received about $10,000 per month, some of it subsidized with Williamson’s own funds, court documents say.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Equally, held in association with the Calviá Town Council, Conecta this year was financed via the Balearic island’s Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS).—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The deal would be financed by a combination of existing cash on hand at People and at MGM and additional debt and equity funding commitments.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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