underpinnings

noun

Definition of underpinningsnext
plural of underpinning
1
as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests the underpinnings of the theory have recently been called into question

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2
as in shores
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else the underpinnings of the bridge were seriously damaged in the collision

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpinnings
  1. foundations
  2. shores
  3. cornerstones
  4. pillars
  5. bases
  6. reinforcements
  7. mounts
Noun
  • Constantly jumping from one shiny object to the next can lead to distractions that chip away at our businesses' foundations, making sustainability challenging.
    Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Providing Context Start with context and build your brand foundations from there.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of foundations
Noun
  • Williams and Snapp were residents of the Geiger Mobile Home Park in Lakeview, a village on the shores of Indian Lake.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
  • After arriving in the capital, Whitehorse, begin your adventure with a visit to a remote lodge on the shores of Tagish Lake.
    Marc Telio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of shores
Noun
  • Little Richard, Otis Redding, Chuck Berry — these artists were the cornerstones of rock and roll.
    Jack Irvin, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • These cornerstones were desperate to win.
    Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of cornerstones
Noun
  • Well, 2024 seems to have been a very busy year for the OECD and the OECD inclusive framework base erosion and profit shifting in terms of implementation of these two pillars.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That vertical now generates less than 40% of Authentic’s SI revenue thanks to the growth of other pillars.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pillars
Noun
  • When Gose walked the next guy, too, he was lifted with the bases re-loaded.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Russia is talking to those in charge about keeping its military bases in Syria.
    Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of bases
Noun
  • One position in need of reinforcements is safety, where veteran Adrian Maddox from UAB appeared to provide a possible answer.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Wolves have reverted to a back three in recent weeks, increasing the need for reinforcements at centre-back during the January window.
    David Ornstein, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of reinforcements
Noun
  • When your career is on the line, tension mounts.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • These horses ran wild on the barrier islands of the Lowcountry, frequently rounded up and used for dependable mounts and agricultural needs by local farmers.
    Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of mounts
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