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
What Grown-Ups lacks in quality it more than makes up for by laying the groundwork for his rich character development and penchant for chaotic comedy.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
The low-slung speed machine is bound to remind more than a few people of the vehicle that laid the groundwork for the modern-day supercar, the McLaren F1.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
Incoming border czar Tom Homan will not wait for the official start of President-elect Donald Trump’s term to lay the groundwork for an immigration crackdown.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers are laying the groundwork for another crack at 340B reform next year, even as more states are setting their own guardrails and drugmakers are restricting where hospitals and clinics can use their program discounts.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
The low-slung speed machine is bound to remind more than a few people of the vehicle that laid the groundwork for the modern-day supercar, the McLaren F1.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
Incoming border czar Tom Homan will not wait for the official start of President-elect Donald Trump’s term to lay the groundwork for an immigration crackdown.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers are laying the groundwork for another crack at 340B reform next year, even as more states are setting their own guardrails and drugmakers are restricting where hospitals and clinics can use their program discounts.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundwork
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From the decision to rejoin the Paris Agreement to delivering the most transformative investment in clean energy in American history, Biden laid the foundation for a cleaner, safer future.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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There are also changes coming to cost basis calculations – which is key for investors as cost basis represents their original investment in the asset.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are parallels to the Dodgers’ failed attempt to sign Ohtani in 2017, though Friedman insisted each of these rare instances should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Collaboration, foresight, and ethical practices will be the cornerstones of success in the year ahead.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Health care systems across Europe are a cornerstone of public trust.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Your contributions to preserve moral bedrocks are evident in initiatives like Kathryn Jean Lopez’s webinar discussing the film Sound of Hope, which tells the inspiring story of a Texas church ensuring no child in their community was left without care.Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
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Understanding Co-Elevation: The New Social Contract Co-elevation is the bedrock principle on which teamship is stands.Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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