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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
Instead, the contracts are designed to track the price of the underlying asset continuously, with funding payments keeping the perp price aligned with the market.
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Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Additionally, some commentators argue that focusing on raising revenue obscures the need to tackle underlying drivers of healthcare costs, such as hospital consolidation, high drug prices, and administrative complexity.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Thursday’s data exposed some of that underlying fragility.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Twelve months from now your business looks different because the underlying foundation is different.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Additionally, some commentators argue that focusing on raising revenue obscures the need to tackle underlying drivers of healthcare costs, such as hospital consolidation, high drug prices, and administrative complexity.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Thursday’s data exposed some of that underlying fragility.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Twelve months from now your business looks different because the underlying foundation is different.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlie
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And even many doctors didn't know how to support her.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Staying hydrated, eating nutritious meals, and seeking medical advice for severe dryness or other symptoms can support your recovery.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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According to the president of Iran’s soccer federation, the team will instead establish its base camp in Mexico.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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In 1887, Black Eatonville and white Maitland chose cooperation, self-governance and mutual respect by helping establish Historic Eatonville’s future.—
John W. Beacham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Given rumors were circling that José Mourinho was on his way back to manage the team next season, some assumed Pérez would be addressing that, looking to steady the ship after a torrid few months in the Spanish capital.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Nothing about the daily judgment educators use to steady an overwhelmed child, adapt a lesson, stoke critical thinking, de-escalate a conflict or help a student who comes to school hungry.—
Randi Weingarten,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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After not playing in Friday’s series opener, Ramírez made his big-league debut Saturday, pinch hitting in the eighth inning and grounding out to second.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Its multidirectional lugs keep you stable and grounded across a variety of surfaces, including city streets, cobblestone, and slippery hardwood floors.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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For example, Dick Cheney’s 2008 address to the graduates emphasized the Coast Guard legacy and role in homeland security and commended the class on its motto to defend the Constitution and uphold high standards.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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They were found guilty at trial in 2023, and their convictions were unanimously upheld by a federal appellate panel in July.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Economic analysis in the January 2026 White House Council of Economic Advisors report reinforces the advantages of this approach.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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It is also intended to support rehabilitation, repairing harm to the community and those directly impacted by the offender’s action, and reinforcing community norms and values.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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What to read next However, one hurdle will be making sure there is enough wind to carry the dandelion drones.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Memorial Day also carries a message to not have more wars.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Asian chip stocks have soared in recent months amid a global shortage for the technology that underpins the AI boom.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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Collectively, this year’s Black women honorees reflect a cross-section of industries that underpin the global economy—from retirement security and investment management to industrial manufacturing and energy infrastructure.—
Cheyann Harris,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Underlie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlie. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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