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as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
donated to a foundation that supported cancer research
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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree
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Recent Examples of foundation
Since then, Hall has led a foundation offering support to people battling sickle cell.
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Larry Seward,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
His foundation has also funded research to genetically modify ticks to protect cattle.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
That academic foundation helped formalize an effort years in the making.
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Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
His brother, Alan Naroditsky, sits on the board of Charlotte Chess Center foundation working on the nonprofit side.
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Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
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Larry Seward,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
His foundation has also funded research to genetically modify ticks to protect cattle.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
That academic foundation helped formalize an effort years in the making.
—
Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
His brother, Alan Naroditsky, sits on the board of Charlotte Chess Center foundation working on the nonprofit side.
—
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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The institute found that if current enrollment and completion rates continue, most California 9th graders will not earn a bachelor’s degree.
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More than 20 sites across Kyiv were hit, including residential apartment blocks, a hotel, a research institute and an ambulance station.
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) evaluates transgender student participation on a case-by-case basis, generally supporting inclusion while lacking a statewide legislative ban.
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Casa Bonita has been a Denver institution for more than 50 years.
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The surge also did considerable damage to the buildings within the surge zone, 85% of which were residential buildings, according to New York University's Furman Center, an empirical research institution.
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After helping Boston win two World Series titles, Lester joined the Cubs and became a cornerstone of Chicago’s historic championship run in 2016.
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Food and drink Seasonality and local sourcing are the cornerstones of Indigo, the main restaurant that sits on a mezzanine floor overlooking the lobby bar.
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Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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When reunited in New York, that existing chemistry became the cultural bedrock of the entire locker room.
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Customer trust is the bedrock of any successful business, preventing churn and ensuring longevity.
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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