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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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
That’s the philosophy that underpins Pat Greene’s work as founder of the Corridor Project and as a local placemaker who’s spent the last 25 years curating art galleries and exhibitions.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Teh explained that Seagate is working to address climate concerns surrounding AI’s energy demands by increasing storage density on its hard drives and ensuring its manufacturing is underpinned by renewable energy.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 7 May 2025
This philosophy underpins everything about Alserkal Avenue, from how spaces are allocated to support for fledgling businesses.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underpin. Accessed 26 May. 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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