as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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Recent Examples of groundwork
The senator told the outlet that his moves aren’t to lay groundwork for a presidential campaign.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 2 June 2025
In general, fostering slower, more intentional digital habits can lay the groundwork for children to put their burgeoning critical thinking skills to good use.
—Evan Orticio, Scientific American, 2 June 2025
David Jolly governor campaign announcement coming soon Former Congressman David Jolly, who’s been traveling Florida laying the groundwork for a 2026 run for the Democratic nomination for governor, plans to announce his decision in the coming days.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Over the past several years, Congress has laid the groundwork for a broader, more structural crackdown on how U.S. universities interact with Chinese institutions, researchers and students.
—Ronak D. Desai, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 2 June 2025
In general, fostering slower, more intentional digital habits can lay the groundwork for children to put their burgeoning critical thinking skills to good use.
—Evan Orticio, Scientific American, 2 June 2025
David Jolly governor campaign announcement coming soon Former Congressman David Jolly, who’s been traveling Florida laying the groundwork for a 2026 run for the Democratic nomination for governor, plans to announce his decision in the coming days.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Over the past several years, Congress has laid the groundwork for a broader, more structural crackdown on how U.S. universities interact with Chinese institutions, researchers and students.
—Ronak D. Desai, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundwork
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Harry Williams, president of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, said the order should serve as a call to action for corporations, foundations and lawmakers to redouble support for HBCUs and their students.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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In short, schools can now directly pay players through licensing deals — a concept that goes against the foundation of amateurism that college sports was built upon.—
Eddie Pells,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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These wooden cabins were then placed on trucks and driven to locations near the bases.—
Benjamin Brown,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The Tax Foundation, for instance, which typically favors lower tax rates, found the bill would increase the 10-year budget deficit by $2.6 trillion from 2025 through 2034 on a conventional basis and by $1.7 trillion on a dynamic basis, if growth were assumed.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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This protein, known as GRP78, is often hijacked by cancer cells to protect them from attack and became the cornerstone of his research.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Prioritizing transparency and responsiveness will build trust and foster long-term relationships, the cornerstone of any successful business.—
Adam Povlitz,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Abrego Garcia's deportation case has become a bedrock for both the Trump administration and immigration advocates as the push to streamline deportations undercuts key elements of due process.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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Office workers were once the bedrock clientele on local restaurants and bars.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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