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as in to establish
to form the basis or foundation of (something, such as an idea)
The assumption that underlies their argument is faulty.
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Recent Examples of underlie
Treatment varies by severity but can include providing oxygen through a nasal tube or mask, intravenous fluids — and treatment of the underlying cause of the infection.
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Andrea Rosa, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Of the three, county records indicate that only one, the 15-year-old, had other underlying medical conditions present at the time of death.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Regular vaccine updates are critical for renewing immunity and protecting vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
—Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
To produce the 2025 JUST 100, the research spanned 17 core issues, 88 underlying data points, and five stakeholder groups: workers, communities, shareholders & governance, customers, and the environment.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Rosa, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Of the three, county records indicate that only one, the 15-year-old, had other underlying medical conditions present at the time of death.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Regular vaccine updates are critical for renewing immunity and protecting vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
—Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
To produce the 2025 JUST 100, the research spanned 17 core issues, 88 underlying data points, and five stakeholder groups: workers, communities, shareholders & governance, customers, and the environment.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlie
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For example, the USDA invested about $6.6 billion to support rural development between 2017 and 2021, but only about $138 million went to tribal communities.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the last 20 years, Intermountain Church Planters, an organization that supports church plants in the Intermountain West, has planted nearly 30 churches this way, including seven in the Treasure Valley, according to data its leaders shared with the Statesman.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Feb. 2025
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She's steadily established herself as a plastic surgery influencer, so to speak.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Mike Souchak establishes the PGA 72-hole scoring record with a 257 at the Texas Open.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yet while Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim period may have steadied the ship, Amorim’s approach to sailing across choppy waters has led to weary sighs at Old Trafford and beyond.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Truth About Isabella Van Wagenen Sojourner Truth’s entanglement with a dubious cult leader in New York City steadied her steps on the path for women’s rights.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Feb. 2025
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In my experience, the leaders who make the biggest impact are the ones who stay grounded, stay curious and stay focused on creating real value for others.—
Chris Hendrix,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Reflecting on his unconventional journey, Ranganathan remains grounded despite his success, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and adaptability.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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These convictions along with a 30-year prison sentenced were upheld in February 2025 by a federal appeals court.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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The concept of pricing carbon earned Yale economist William Nordhaus a Nobel Prize, and the approach has been upheld in federal court.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
21 Feb. 2025
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Offering health-conscious customers discounts or cash-back rewards for buying healthy items reinforces positive behavior while strengthening customer loyalty.—
Jon Jacobson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Now, Trump’s executive order banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports has further reinforced her sense of ostracization.—
Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Those negotiations are certain to be tricky after a campaign which exposed sharp divisions over migration and how to deal with the AfD in a country where far-right politics carry a particularly strong stigma due to its Nazi past.—
Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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This, in Redick’s mind, would be the signal, the sign that the emotional baggage Doncic has carried since having his life and career upended via a shocking trade was lessening.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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His connection to the region certainly informs the trancelike ecological imagery that underpins Arsin’s psycho-spiritual journey.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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At stake is the basic model that has underpinned America’s modern scientific leadership, said Holden Thorp, editor in chief of the journal Science.—
Raymond Zhong,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Underlie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlie. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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