underpin
verb
un·der·pin
ˌən-dər-ˈpin 
underpinned; underpinning; underpins
1
: support, substantiate
underpin a thesis with evidence
2
: to form part of, strengthen, or replace the foundation of
underpin a structure
underpin a sagging building
Examples of underpin in a Sentence
a wall underpinned by metal beams
the central beliefs that underpin a free society
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
This underpins our view that DIS is a good stock to buy.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
More than just a health insurance program for low-income and vulnerable populations, Medicaid underpins the very structure of healthcare in Connecticut.
—Jennifer Jackson, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2025
However, Berman’s long-term view of Trump’s tariff plans underpins part of his optimism on the stock.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underpin. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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underpin
verb
un·der·pin
-ˈpin
1
: to give support to
underpin an argument with evidence
2
: to form part of, strengthen, or replace the foundation of
underpin a structure
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