as in funded
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwritten
In addition, assets are protected against theft and cybersecurity breaches by crime insurance underwritten by Lloyd’s, a leading global insurer.
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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
The hotel was underwritten by the local banana-growing elite as well as by Canarian emigrants who had made their fortunes in the Americas.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The company added that the new 500 million euros bridge loan was underwritten by Santander Corporate & Investment Banking.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Sophie Pinkham Uzbekistan has a new biennial, but how many of its aesthetic possibilities are underwritten by authoritarianism?
—Joanna Walsh, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2025
This article was underwritten as part of a promotional agreement between The Enquirer and the Cincinnati Ballet.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
The report was underwritten by General Atomics, with research contributions by Boston Consulting Group.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
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
The hotel was underwritten by the local banana-growing elite as well as by Canarian emigrants who had made their fortunes in the Americas.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The company added that the new 500 million euros bridge loan was underwritten by Santander Corporate & Investment Banking.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Sophie Pinkham Uzbekistan has a new biennial, but how many of its aesthetic possibilities are underwritten by authoritarianism?
—Joanna Walsh, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2025
This article was underwritten as part of a promotional agreement between The Enquirer and the Cincinnati Ballet.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
The report was underwritten by General Atomics, with research contributions by Boston Consulting Group.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwritten
Verb
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The budget for the fiscal year that starts in July reflects the complicated nature of how homeless services are funded and run throughout the county.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The legislation extended the Department of Homeland Security budget through next Friday, while other departments are funded through September 30, the end of the current fiscal year.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Education and other public services were heavily subsidized as well.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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But the logic of those businesses was at least grounded in existing markets (not to mention often subsidized by money-printing companies that could stomach the losses).—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The family has financed its racing, with occasional support from local teams and collaborators.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The average amount financed for a new car reached an all-time of $43,759 at the end of last year, according to Edmunds.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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