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as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
donated to a foundation that supported cancer research
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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree
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According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70; more than two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour, according to Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, and president of the foundation.
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Faye Brookman, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
As with many other community nonprofits, public dollars are just one component of this organization’s funding; foundation grants, event sponsorships, and individual donations are crucial, too.
—Josiah H. Brown, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
Midsize cities like Tulsa, with metropolitan statistical area populations between 1 and 3 million people, already have the foundation to support a tech ecosystem: population density, cultural amenities, as well as a relatively low cost of living that can de-risk entrepreneurship.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
Don't 'drive a wedge' in your current relationship Talking it out means a relationship must sit on a solid foundation of trust.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Faye Brookman, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
As with many other community nonprofits, public dollars are just one component of this organization’s funding; foundation grants, event sponsorships, and individual donations are crucial, too.
—Josiah H. Brown, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
Midsize cities like Tulsa, with metropolitan statistical area populations between 1 and 3 million people, already have the foundation to support a tech ecosystem: population density, cultural amenities, as well as a relatively low cost of living that can de-risk entrepreneurship.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
Don't 'drive a wedge' in your current relationship Talking it out means a relationship must sit on a solid foundation of trust.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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According to Fifty Grande, the cast and crew filmed the portions of the episode at the institute in just one day in February 2023.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Parts of the collection have been exhibited in top institutions like the Art institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art Washington DC, the Royal Academy London, and the Prado in Madrid.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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In contrast, the energy transition has a long-term basis, with 2050 as the magic date of the Paris agreement to keep global temperature rise below 2 C degrees above pre-industrial times.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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But Pereira’s research located about 120 hours of footage around the world, which became the basis for his film.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Effective enforcement requires coordinated efforts across institutions.—
Paulo Carvão,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Additionally a number of high-profile members have parted ways with the institution, including Shonda Rhimes, Ben Folds and Renée Fleming.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Memoir The Barmaid Ruth Saxelby The underpaid part-time job is a cornerstone of teenage life.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
5 Mar. 2025
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For decades, Skype has been a cornerstone of online communication, connecting millions around the globe through voice and video calls.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The groups challenging the firings in court say that was a lie, and Judge Alsup appeared inclined to agree during a court hearing last month.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
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As part of the re-boot, the group has also made some operational changes, shutting its U.S. distribution center, selling its London offices, and reducing headcount and the overall cost base.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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There is an underlying fear that the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, the first between an Arab country and the Jewish state – and which has become a bedrock of regional security – might be facing its greatest threat since it was signed 45 years ago.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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What To Do In Port St. Lucie, Florida See The Botanical Gardens Celebrating 15 years in 2025, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a bedrock of the community, welcoming all to enjoy its shaded walkways, flowering native gardens, and acres of wetlands and mangrove forests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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