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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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The survey, conducted in late March among 1,500 voters, found that, while 83% of Democrats support financial assistance to Kyiv, 79% of Republicans oppose it.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The organization supports the youth of St. Thomas through basketball mentorships.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Coogler established himself, with Creed and his two Black Panthermovies, as a filmmaker with propulsive, novel takes on franchise fare.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 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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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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However, as long as we're grounded and globe-trotting, the film's Bond girls dress for their environs.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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When Matt Shaw grounded out with two runners on to end the 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the Tokyo Series, Counsell was promptly criticized for batting the rookie ahead of Dansby Swanson.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 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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This performance reinforces their value not just to the Selection Committee, but to analysts, fans, and bettors seeking a competitive edge.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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By gathering for the event, participants reinforce their commitment to breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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There were so many physical scenes and heavy emotions carried throughout.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The charges carry a combined sentence of 24 to 62 years in prison, Drummond said, and up to $260,000 in fines.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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They were based on law, but experts say that Biden used executive authority underpinned by law on a scale that had never been seen before.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson has blocked votes to end the emergency declaration that underpins Trump's tariffs on Canada.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Underlie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlie. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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