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as in to establish
to form the basis or foundation of (something, such as an idea)
The assumption that underlies their argument is faulty.
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Recent Examples of underlie
Nebraskan officials are working now on a framework regulators can use to assess the riskiness of a token by taking into consideration its underlying blockchain, tokenomics, governance and other issues.
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Brady Dale, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Outside factors like relationships or underlying mental health problems may inhibit a person’s happiness regardless of their income, Killingsworth’s research found.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
Absent understanding of the threat, of the values that need defending, and of the underlying reason and will to fight, the most advanced artificial intelligence will not save the day.
—Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
That’s where a CEF’s discount to net asset value (NAV, or the value of the fund’s underlying portfolio) is still wide but is slowly moving toward par.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Brady Dale, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Outside factors like relationships or underlying mental health problems may inhibit a person’s happiness regardless of their income, Killingsworth’s research found.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
Absent understanding of the threat, of the values that need defending, and of the underlying reason and will to fight, the most advanced artificial intelligence will not save the day.
—Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
That’s where a CEF’s discount to net asset value (NAV, or the value of the fund’s underlying portfolio) is still wide but is slowly moving toward par.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlie
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Survivors and community members at Florida State University came together to grieve and support each other at a vigil that drew thousands after two people were killed and more were injured in an April 17 campus shooting.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This helps centers maximize resource recovery and supports the transition to a circular economy.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Smithsonian Institution was first established by Congress with funding from British scientist James Smithson.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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What things like weekly releases, time slots, and appointment television do is establish a habit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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In retrospect, Sri Lanka’s political class and the international community — in particular, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and bilateral donors like India — got three things right to steady the ship and build conditions for economic recovery.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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But Democrats are hoping to replicate that outrage with events of their own, seeing it as a chance to steady their party after being swept out of power.—
Lauren Green,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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So, what keeps this young group grounded as the pressure mounts?—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hayden Scott grounded out to shortstop and Gaeckle struck out Ben Royo and Terrence Kiehl to end the inning.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
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Jena, Louisiana — An immigration judge in Louisiana on Friday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its effort to deport Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, upholding one of the deportation grounds cited by the government.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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In February 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit largely upheld Judge Failla’s decision, affirming the dismissal of the federal claims.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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And the obsequious fealty shown to him by the Republican Party reinforces why a president running amok should never have this much power again.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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The New York Helicopters chartered chopper, which was carrying a pilot, two adults and three children, fell into the Hudson River by Lower Manhattan in New York City on Thursday afternoon, officials said during a press briefing.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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For all their strong-arm tactics, these two carry themselves as formidable businessmen.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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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
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Although Coogler’s film encompasses legend and mysticism, his manner is rationally extravagant; the action, even at its most fantastical, is underpinned by audacious ideas.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Underlie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlie. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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