as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
the underlying differences between democracy and dictatorship
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as in supporting
to lie underneath
A layer of rock underlies the topsoil.
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as in grounding
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 underlying
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
In the first quarter of its fiscal 2025, prestige net revenues increased 5 percent, driven by growth in the underlying fragrance category.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
But the mathematics underlying the chart is unfathomably complex, a combination of equations that make hieroglyphics seem self-explanatory.
—Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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The judge also delayed by six months the jury trial in the underlying case that was set to begin Tuesday.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
In the first quarter of its fiscal 2025, prestige net revenues increased 5 percent, driven by growth in the underlying fragrance category.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Engineers design safer cars, more resilient spacecraft, and stronger bridges using complex math problems that drive the underlying processes.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
But the mathematics underlying the chart is unfathomably complex, a combination of equations that make hieroglyphics seem self-explanatory.
—Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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The premium plan includes all the benefits of the basic plan with additional features.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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For this story to land, Silo 17 needed to feel distinct from Juliette’s home while belonging to the same basic world.Mark Blankenship, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The plans also portray a company management team focused on dealing with the realities of an energy transition most agree is now faltering, rather than on signaling virtue by supporting prevailing narratives.David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Founder and visionary Gabrielle Chanel collaborated with the leading filmmakers of her time, drawing inspiration from and supporting her fellow artistic peers.Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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One flight up, the reception room is a restrained palette of calming blues, earthy browns, and grounding greens that highlights the room’s tall ceilings and leafy outside view.Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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To come back to that set was grounding.Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Too many of the revelations defy even rudimentary logic and there isn’t enough effective suspense to spackle over the plot holes.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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For that swagger, go no further than the title track, where Lou Gramm's soulful vocals transform quite rudimentary lyrics into an impassioned and commanding anthem.Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, establishing an efficient DevOps program isn’t without its challenges.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As students move through elementary, middle, and high school, exposure activities include age-appropriate outside-of-school experiences, such as workplace visits.Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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It's been widely reported that Mangione grew up in a successful Baltimore family, which owns two country clubs, and became the valedictorian of the Gilman School, a private all-boys elementary and secondary school.Maria Aspan, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, higher-income consumers continue to spend briskly amid solid wage growth, underpinning an economy that most forecasters say should avoid a recession.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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There is no better book to give you an insider’s feel for what constitutes the sartorial intelligence underpinning Italian men’s fashion.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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Upgrading and reinforcing the offensive line has to be a top priority in the offseason.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Related Story Additionally, the project explores how to transform fibrous fragments collected during water treatment into new textile products, reinforcing the project’s commitment to the circular economy.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Underlying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlying. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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