as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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Recent Examples of groundwork
Another speaker asked Grassley about a budget plan recently passed by the House of Representatives that lays the groundwork for extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Apr. 2025
Leaders from nine Wise County cities — Boyd, Aurora, Decatur, Bridgeport, New Fairview, Alvord, Paradise Newark and Rhome — were among Wise County officials who joined forces over a year ago to lay a groundwork for the Wise Regional Water District.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
His last season as conductor in L.A. is in 2026; this Coachella set was both an acknowledgement of his massive impression on the city and hopefully lays the groundwork for a yearly comeback in the desert.
—Jeff Miller, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025
And this transfer of animals from Alaska to California should lay the groundwork for a more fluid transport of sea stars from places such as Washington and Oregon into California down the road, helping to further diversify the population there.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Apr. 2025
Leaders from nine Wise County cities — Boyd, Aurora, Decatur, Bridgeport, New Fairview, Alvord, Paradise Newark and Rhome — were among Wise County officials who joined forces over a year ago to lay a groundwork for the Wise Regional Water District.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
His last season as conductor in L.A. is in 2026; this Coachella set was both an acknowledgement of his massive impression on the city and hopefully lays the groundwork for a yearly comeback in the desert.
—Jeff Miller, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025
And this transfer of animals from Alaska to California should lay the groundwork for a more fluid transport of sea stars from places such as Washington and Oregon into California down the road, helping to further diversify the population there.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundwork
Noun
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This set has brushes to apply foundation, contouring and more.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Grab your favorite foundation brush or makeup sponge, or even use your fingers to rub it in.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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The potential for building more sophisticated internal AI agents capable of handling multi-step tasks with access to large internal knowledge bases increases.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Michael Busch slugged a home run for a second straight day as five of the eight hits by the Cubs (11-7) went for extra bases.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The American auto industry is a cornerstone of the economy.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The team hopes that the facility will not only be a cornerstone of its neighborhood during the season, but a destination for year-round entertainment.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The concrete bases of the structure were located at the points where the bedrock is highest, reducing the cost of building the house’s foundations.—
María Noval-Quílez,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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