as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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Editors’ Picks The disconnect appeared to stem from Mr. Levi’s role in laying the groundwork for the call in both directions.
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Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Planetary Health: Foundations and Key Concepts The groundwork for the field of planetary health was laid by a range of disciplines and movements, including medicine, ecology, health, and feminism.
—JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
With its low stock price and a shifting political and regulatory climate, many expect Warner Bros. Discovery’s Chief Executive David Zaslav to lay the groundwork for a major transaction in the near future.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Seidler, who passed away in Nov. 2023, laid the groundwork for the Padres' success in part by ballooning the team's payroll to record levels.
—Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Planetary Health: Foundations and Key Concepts The groundwork for the field of planetary health was laid by a range of disciplines and movements, including medicine, ecology, health, and feminism.
—JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
With its low stock price and a shifting political and regulatory climate, many expect Warner Bros. Discovery’s Chief Executive David Zaslav to lay the groundwork for a major transaction in the near future.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Seidler, who passed away in Nov. 2023, laid the groundwork for the Padres' success in part by ballooning the team's payroll to record levels.
—Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundwork
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Plus, cultural figures such as the family foundation of Mellody Hobson and George Lucas, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg and their Heartland Foundation.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Without that foundation, his selection was reminiscent of Dyche’s time, albeit with a few subtle tweaks in personnel and tactics.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Prior to the 2023 season, Major League Baseball announced a spate of rules designed to make stealing bases easier — instituting penalties for pitchers who take too much time between pitches, and fail to pick off a runner within three attempts.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Airlines and airports handle security breaches on a case-by-case basis, investigating and addressing any lapses.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Empathy is a cornerstone of effective leadership, yet narcissistic leaders often dismiss the needs or emotions of others.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sousa Design’s holistic model is the cornerstone of its success.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Their talent spotting was the bedrock of their unbeaten domestic double last season.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Foundation: Expertise And Credibility In an industry rife with pseudoscience, expertise is the bedrock upon which true leadership is built.Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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