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verb

present participle of underpin
as in sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for the central beliefs that underpin a free society

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Recent Examples of underpinning
Noun
Still, the religious underpinnings that would make Heritage into a juggernaut of homophobia were present from the start. Samantha Riedel, Them, 1 Nov. 2024 Misappropriating genetics While science does not support genetic essentialism or other underpinnings of replacement theory, this exact rationale has made its way into national immigration policy. Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
There is no better book to give you an insider’s feel for what constitutes the sartorial intelligence underpinning Italian men’s fashion. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024 Jensen Huang’s company has become the poster child for all things AI, with its graphics processing units underpinning the technology’s large language models. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for underpinning 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpinning
Noun
  • Many of these genes code for proteins involved in hormonal or metabolic pathways (sequence of reactions in which one substance converts to another) that are the basis for PCOS symptoms.
    Laura Young, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Share [Findings] The Journal of Pediatric Genetics retracted a study on Islamic beliefs concerning the possible supernatural causes of birth defects on the grounds that the research lacked a scientific basis.
    Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • His support seems almost prophetic considering the current renaissance of women’s hoops.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
  • This vegetarian capsule includes a number of ingredients thought to ease stress, support digestion, and promote healthy hair, skin, and nails—including organic reishi, maca, chamomile, aloe, algae (vitamin C), and more.
    Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The falling birth rate is a concern in terms of sustaining economic development and the provision of support for large numbers of elderly people in the future.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • While many artists can easily build a brand and fandom on social media, and then release music across streaming platforms without a major record label deal, managing and sustaining an entire career takes more know-how.
    Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Connecticut’s robust public higher education system, thriving local economy, plentiful local talent, and successful public-private partnerships provide an ideal foundation for implementing AI programs like the Connecticut Online AI Academy.
    Lisa Gevelber, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
  • This waterproof foundation is guaranteed to stay put for a solid 12 hours.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This is said to integrate reinforcement learning to achieve high performance with minimal computational resources.
    Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The Portuguese has been keen to add reinforcements in the January window amid a run of form that has seen his side slip to just 10 points above the Premier League’s relegation zone.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The design is intended to spur students to leave their rooms and connect with their fellow students, supporting physical and mental health.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Their talent spotting was the bedrock of their unbeaten domestic double last season.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Altadena has for years been a bedrock of the NAACP in Southern California, given its history and high rate of Black homeowners, Johnson said, often used as a model for how Black families can build equity through homeownership.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The plane carrying the team was traveling in a private jet and nearly collided with a Delta Air Lines plane taking off from Los Angeles International Airport.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • According to the wildlife charity (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025

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