undergirded

verb

Definition of undergirdednext
past tense of undergird
as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for the theory of evolution undergirds virtually all of modern biology

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  1. sustained
  2. carried
  3. supported
  4. upheld
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  • An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in 2019 did not adversely impact on his progress.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Officers gave the victim first aid, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
    Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustained
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  • They were carried to the Shelby Street church in a procession.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of carried
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  • In the wake of Lively’s allegations, many expressed disappointment at the amount of commentators that still supported Baldoni.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Breaking free requires embracing vulnerability and authenticity, and feeling supported in doing so.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of supported
Verb
  • The provision relies on a court determination that Texas' Senate Bill 4, or another law similar to Proposition 314, gets upheld by the courts.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Julie, whose sentence was upheld in September 2024, will be released from the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky on March 23, 2028.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of upheld
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