as in to fund
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwrite
The Federal Housing Administration underwrote millions of home loans in the 20th century, just not in Black neighborhoods.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
That resistance was tolerated because global governance institutions were functioning, the United States helped underwrite world order, and there was general stability in the international system.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
In churches around the world, Masses on the June 29 feast day often include a special collection for Peter’s Pence, a fund that underwrites the operations of the central government of the Catholic Church and pays for the pope’s personal acts of charity.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
San Diego is also helping to boost the developer’s chances by underwriting the project through the $46.5 million seller’s note.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
That resistance was tolerated because global governance institutions were functioning, the United States helped underwrite world order, and there was general stability in the international system.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
In churches around the world, Masses on the June 29 feast day often include a special collection for Peter’s Pence, a fund that underwrites the operations of the central government of the Catholic Church and pays for the pope’s personal acts of charity.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
San Diego is also helping to boost the developer’s chances by underwriting the project through the $46.5 million seller’s note.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrite
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Chinese intelligence officers regularly serve as the primary point of contact for CSSA members, according to a 2018 congressional report, and chapters are often funded and directed by Chinese consulates.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
24 July 2025
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The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, which pays benefits to retirees and their families, is fully funded only until 2033.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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In 2009, Ellison raised $350 million, some from his father, to finance a five-year agreement with Paramount to co-produce movies.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Soon after, Skydance secured its first notable partnership, with Paramount Pictures and Tom Cruise, to finance and produce major franchises.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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And taxpayers have indirectly subsidized the private train company through federal grants to sheriff’s offices — for deputies to patrol Brightline’s tracks for trespassing pedestrians.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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But the taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize it.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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“Underwrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwrite. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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