as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
the central beliefs that underpin a free society
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Recent Examples of underpinned
Though likely exacerbated by the recent US naval blockade of Iran, cost of living issues underpinned nationwide anti-government protests that began late last year – leading to a ruthless crackdown.
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Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, said its new target was underpinned by expectations of 300% earnings per share growth for 2026, which the bank highlighted is the strongest for any market in Asia with the exception of the 1999 recovery from the region's financial crisis.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 May 2026
His request could speed up the redrawing of seats that underpinned the last few Democratic majorities.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
All of this is underpinned by Huawei's longstanding commitment to boundary-pushing research.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
What makes Bang for Buck different is that the functional aspect is underpinned by manufacturer-level facility specifications, such as operating data, equipment type, capacity and operating hours, said Kritika Chauhan, senior manager of sustainability and innovations at Shahi Exports.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
This commitment to social responsibility, however, has also underpinned several related forms of journalism that have similar values, such as civic or public journalism, peace journalism, advocacy journalism, constructive journalism, and more.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
That confidence must be underpinned by forthright leadership from our communal institutions.
—Mick Davis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, we are underpinned by strong franchises and brands.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, said its new target was underpinned by expectations of 300% earnings per share growth for 2026, which the bank highlighted is the strongest for any market in Asia with the exception of the 1999 recovery from the region's financial crisis.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 May 2026
His request could speed up the redrawing of seats that underpinned the last few Democratic majorities.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
All of this is underpinned by Huawei's longstanding commitment to boundary-pushing research.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
What makes Bang for Buck different is that the functional aspect is underpinned by manufacturer-level facility specifications, such as operating data, equipment type, capacity and operating hours, said Kritika Chauhan, senior manager of sustainability and innovations at Shahi Exports.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
This commitment to social responsibility, however, has also underpinned several related forms of journalism that have similar values, such as civic or public journalism, peace journalism, advocacy journalism, constructive journalism, and more.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
That confidence must be underpinned by forthright leadership from our communal institutions.
—Mick Davis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, we are underpinned by strong franchises and brands.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpinned
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The three unidentified individuals sustained minor stab wounds and were taken to a local hospital for treatment, Narragansett Police said.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Officers arrived and began rendering aid to the driver of a black Toyota Corolla, which sustained significant damage in the crash, according to police.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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Weinstein’s attorneys have denied that encounter ever took place, and have argued that the trial judge improperly withheld evidence that would have bolstered his alibi.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an effort by Democratic lawmakers in Virginia to revive redrawn congressional maps that could have bolstered their party.—
Justin Jouvenal,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Wearing a tasteful, monk-like robe in muted camel, Grogu was ceremoniously carried to a waiting bank of red carpet photographers.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Goldman Sachs analysts reported in late 2025 that companies announcing layoffs carried higher debt, higher capital expenditure, and lower profit growth than peers, suggesting the cuts were responses to financial distress rather than AI efficiency gains.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Councilmember George Fuller said information about data centers remains unclear and supported city officials seeking to develop standards for such uses.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Richard is implied to be Hutu, though his family are never suggested to have participated in or supported the massacres.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Shirilla’s legal camp filed an appeal in September 2023, but the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals upheld her conviction.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Sharon Fermyn, who has lived in the neighborhood for nearly 20 years, now lives along the dividing line between congressional districts that cuts through Columbus Park after the Missouri Supreme Court upheld the new congressional maps Tuesday.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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