as in funded
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwritten
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.
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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
In addition, assets are protected against theft and cybersecurity breaches by crime insurance underwritten by Lloyd’s, a leading global insurer.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
In others, leadership transitions immediately - but only once a replacement operator has been identified and underwritten with the same rigor as the deal itself.
—Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The net effect is a harsher environment in which African states must rely more heavily on regional capital, institutions, and political coordination to pursue development goals once partially underwritten by external partners.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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
In addition, assets are protected against theft and cybersecurity breaches by crime insurance underwritten by Lloyd’s, a leading global insurer.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
In others, leadership transitions immediately - but only once a replacement operator has been identified and underwritten with the same rigor as the deal itself.
—Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The net effect is a harsher environment in which African states must rely more heavily on regional capital, institutions, and political coordination to pursue development goals once partially underwritten by external partners.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwritten
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SpaceX, privately funded and operated by the real world’s closest equivalent of Marvel’s Tony Stark, has developed a reputation for putting on a stunning show with every launch.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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Unlike many other military programs, Nexcom is not primarily funded through federal appropriations, but is rather a self-sustaining machine through its own retail sales, making its ability to grow – while also affecting a turnaround – critical for its survival.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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If your loans are subsidized, the government will pay the interest on your loans during that period, Kantrowitz said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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At the time, many homes for seniors were reluctant to accept new residents whose room, board and caregiving costs were being subsidized by Medicaid, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The project, which is not directly affiliated with the Navy, will be privately financed.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some commissioners have raised concerns about long-term funding, questioning whether the center will ultimately save money and how it would be financed beyond the first few years.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Underwritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwritten. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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