undergirding

verb

Definition of undergirdingnext
present participle of undergird
as in sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for the theory of evolution undergirds virtually all of modern biology

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergirding
  1. sustaining
  2. supporting
  3. carrying
  4. underpinning
  5. upholding
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  • By balancing autonomy with unified oversight, franchise owners can effectively manage diverse brands, maximizing profitability and sustaining growth across various sectors.
    Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • After sustaining an injury on New Year’s Eve, Max decides to change her life.
    Sally Tamarkin, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustaining
Verb
  • To foster that kind of deep inclusion, companies often try to create a warm and welcoming culture, perhaps by supporting employee resource groups or sponsoring company events such as happy hours and team offsites.
    Gregg Muragishi, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, all of these options should provide instant hydration—locking in moisture and supporting skin barrier repair.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporting
Verb
  • For over a decade now, brothers Alex and Eric Smith, who helm the group, have been carrying the torch of their grandfather, John Paterakis, who went from running a one-shop bakery to building a large commercial baking company (H & S Bakery).
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Just beyond the crowds of Urbanites packed at the makeshift stage were travelers going about their business, pumping gas into their SUVs and RVs and carrying armloads of brisket sandwiches to their cars.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of carrying
Verb
  • Labor market stamina, marked by low layoffs and strong wage growth are underpinning consumer spending.
    Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The maker of graphics processing units underpinning large language models has benefited, as data center demand has swollen since ChatGPT’s late-2022 launch.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of underpinning
Verb
  • Opponents of the law say the lower court gave too much deference to the federal government’s national security concerns and not enough consideration of freedom of expression when upholding the law.
    Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Our goal is to continue expanding thoughtfully into new markets while upholding the high standards that have brought us to this point.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of upholding
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