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
Cristina Mutchler, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
This chicken seasoning has some cayenne pepper for an underlying warmth.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Treatment for a burning sensation in your feet varies based on the underlying cause, but medications and lifestyle changes may help.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Treatments for Burning Diarrhea The goal of treatment for burning diarrhea is to stop this symptom from happening, and then manage the underlying cause if needed.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
This chicken seasoning has some cayenne pepper for an underlying warmth.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, many people miss out on this valuable option and instead turn to sleep medications, which often fail to address the underlying issues.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Treatment for a burning sensation in your feet varies based on the underlying cause, but medications and lifestyle changes may help.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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With Abrams as an occasional intermediary, Pelletier and Wolff hammered out a basic story shape.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA SCHOOL'S OUT – Blue state ends basic reading and writing skills test requirement for teachers.Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The design is intended to spur students to leave their rooms and connect with their fellow students, supporting physical and mental health.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Capricorn’s grounding energy supports turning your reflections into practical insights.Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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For grounding and emotional stability Smoky quartz is a grounding powerhouse that perfectly complements Capricorn’s earthy nature, offering equal amounts of protection and emotional stability.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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In truth, the story feels like a rudimentary framework to drive the world and gameplay, especially early on.PCMAG, PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
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Before the house was put on the market, the seller dutifully encased the existing stair in concrete so that the entrance was no longer accessible and punched a rudimentary new door on the ground floor.Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 1 With children as young as 6 months already establishing a digital footprint, parents who opt to keep their kids offline find themselves in the minority.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the establishing exterior shot is a matte painting, and the interior of the structure and closer exterior shots were built out on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
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But elementary students might catch a glimpse of the news coverage or hear classmates talking about it.Tamekia Reece, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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Most of the whooping cough cases in the Boise School District have been in its elementary and high schools, Hollar said.Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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Labor market stamina, marked by low layoffs and strong wage growth are underpinning consumer spending.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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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
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Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Underlying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlying. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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