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Advertisement The logic underpinning this shift is straightforward.
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Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Skyrocketing demand for central processing units, and their graphics processing unit counterparts that underpin large language models, has boosted chip stocks to records.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 12 May 2026
What underpins the tension between Chelsea and their supporters?
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Kate's effort to inspire and lead on the early years underpins much of her royal work.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Skyrocketing demand for central processing units, and their graphics processing unit counterparts that underpin large language models, has boosted chip stocks to records.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 12 May 2026
What underpins the tension between Chelsea and their supporters?
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Kate's effort to inspire and lead on the early years underpins much of her royal work.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpin
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Officials allege the group sold the oil under false pretenses and used the profits to sustain and expand the original food fraud scheme.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The outbreak linked to the MV Hondius began after the Dutch cruise ship, carrying 147 passengers and crew members, departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Knicks’ wings have carried their defense throughout this playoff run.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Your browser does not support the video tag.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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That’s not supported by the data.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But the videos have also appeared to bolster his popularity online, which Woolley said could force his opponents to take him more seriously.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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In 2024, the Biden administration set aside $20 billion to bolster port security initiatives over the next five years.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpin. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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