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as in to establish
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 underlie
Combined with analysis of four decades of research on the Hudson Bay population, the scientists were able to determine the underlying mechanisms driving these changes.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2025
But a category within the GDP data that measures the economy's underlying strength rose at a healthy 3.2% annual rate from July through September, slipping from 3.4% in the third quarter.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
Lifting their lips Growling Baring their teeth Addressing Resource Guarding
If a dog displays resource guarding, owners are encouraged to consult a veterinarian to rule out underlying medical issues, as behavioral changes or aggression could indicate health concerns.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Although rare, if your hiccups last longer than 48 hours, see a healthcare provider to rule out or treat other underlying health conditions.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2025
But a category within the GDP data that measures the economy's underlying strength rose at a healthy 3.2% annual rate from July through September, slipping from 3.4% in the third quarter.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
Lifting their lips Growling Baring their teeth Addressing Resource Guarding
If a dog displays resource guarding, owners are encouraged to consult a veterinarian to rule out underlying medical issues, as behavioral changes or aggression could indicate health concerns.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Although rare, if your hiccups last longer than 48 hours, see a healthcare provider to rule out or treat other underlying health conditions.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlie
Verb
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For example, the USDA invested about $6.6 billion to support rural development between 2017 and 2021, but only about $138 million went to tribal communities.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the last 20 years, Intermountain Church Planters, an organization that supports church plants in the Intermountain West, has planted nearly 30 churches this way, including seven in the Treasure Valley, according to data its leaders shared with the Statesman.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Feb. 2025
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With Baltic shows growing bigger and bolder and producers looking for more international collaborators, local creators reach for original stories and established IPs, delivering period dramas and timely satires.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Mike Souchak establishes the PGA 72-hole scoring record with a 257 at the Texas Open.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Anger has steadied into a quieter resolve for wholesale change.—
Pamodi Waravita,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Sabalenka steadied herself to break Badosa in an eight-minute game to put the match back on serve, and the World No.1 ran off four consecutive games.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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This was in the large part thanks to grounding the tones with Dazzleshadow Liquid.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded Starship and ordered an investigation into the accident on the day after the launch.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On Monday, a federal judge upheld the original arbitration award.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Until then, my coworkers and I will continue to uphold the mission of our agency despite these challenges.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Offering health-conscious customers discounts or cash-back rewards for buying healthy items reinforces positive behavior while strengthening customer loyalty.—
Jon Jacobson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Her plan, Jud said, was probably only reinforced after his mom endured the death of Regenhardt on April 25, 2023.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Furman, who chaired President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, argues that this approach carries similar risks to those that damaged the Biden economic legacy.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Discovery will now each broadcast five races in the middle of the season, respectively, as longtime partners FOX Sports and NBC Sports are only carrying 14 of the 38 races each.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2025
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His connection to the region certainly informs the trancelike ecological imagery that underpins Arsin’s psycho-spiritual journey.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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At stake is the basic model that has underpinned America’s modern scientific leadership, said Holden Thorp, editor in chief of the journal Science.—
Raymond Zhong,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Underlie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlie. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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