underpins

present tense third-person singular of underpin
as in sustains
to hold up or serve as a foundation for the central beliefs that underpin a free society

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Recent Examples of underpins Soil underpins all life on earth. Maeve Campbell, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 These short molecules enable the kind of gene regulation that underpins complex, multicellular life. Quanta Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024 This philosophy underpins Amazon’s approach to robotics, exemplified by Robin, a groundbreaking robotic system designed to tackle some of the most complex logistical challenges in the world. IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024 Steady oversight of these significant concerns underpins company-wide accountability and ties practices in AI with corporate purpose, setting the standard for the responsible use of AI. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024 His contributions, therefore, have implications that extend beyond individual corporations, bolstering the compliance framework that underpins a healthy and stable global economy. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024 This principle underpins solutions designed to enhance both customer and associate experiences, from reducing wait times in call centers to strengthening fraud detection capabilities. Peter High, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 This philosophy underpins Corning’s efforts to empower employees with cutting-edge tools while reducing the need for specialized training. Peter High, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 The paper mentions two major upfront trends that underpins the value and need for transatlantic interconnection. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpins
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  • This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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  • But for people living with chronic pain, experts agreed this research supports the idea that healthy eating could be a tool for some relief.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Such emerging opportunities can also be applied to cost benchmarking, scope-of-work planning and management, client-agency performance evaluations and many other key marketing functions that procurement supports.
    Bruno Gralpois, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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  • Emanuel Wilson chipped in 11 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown, while third-string back Chris Brooks scored his first career touchdown from a yard out.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Giving up 47 carries for 260 yards and three TDs to Georgia Tech feels noteworthy.
    Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Underpins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpins. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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