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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
Many people struggling with addiction suffer from underlying trauma that must be addressed for proper, lasting recovery.
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Kara Markley Sterling, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
These treatments aim to address what is thought to be the condition’s underlying cause: an inadequate physiological response to hormone fluctuations.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
A dog's life expectancy will depend on the underlying cause and the duration, and severity of the disease.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
How To Play 'Connections' Connections tasks players with sorting 16 words into four distinct categories based on their underlying relationships.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Kara Markley Sterling, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
These treatments aim to address what is thought to be the condition’s underlying cause: an inadequate physiological response to hormone fluctuations.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
A dog's life expectancy will depend on the underlying cause and the duration, and severity of the disease.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
How To Play 'Connections' Connections tasks players with sorting 16 words into four distinct categories based on their underlying relationships.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlie
Verb
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The council’s decision comes after a lengthy discussion centered around the city’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity program, an initiative that attempts to support communities disproportionately facing barriers to starting cannabis businesses.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Most had lived in the country for many years and worked hard to support their families.—
Lea Skene,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Season 1 didn’t have a ton of mixing, but there was such a great conflict established between Armond and Shane.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The public safety department said a shelter had been established in Columbus, North Carolina.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Holding onto the one-shot lead over both chasers, Lee steadied himself after that shaky 16th tee shot.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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After playing the first five holes in 3 over, Bhatia steadied the ship a bit and will enter Sunday four back of Spaun.—
Justin Ray,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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For Williams, performing live has also been a way of remaining grounded and connected as the world crumbles.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
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In addition to seven treatment rooms, an immersive hydrotherapy circuit, and dedicated spaces including a steam room, sauna, whirlpools, a cold plunge, and a full-service salon, every detail is curated to recalibrate the nervous system and ground the senses.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration appealed the Boasberg order, which the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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But the community's grasp appears to be slipping, as a state judge upheld a ruling in favor of the Sandersville Railroad Company.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To reinforce Novo’s claim of patent exclusivity, both versions are sold in auto-injectors.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Results from 2024, with total grosses slipping 4% from 2023 to $8.57 billion, the number of wide releases down 6% from pre-Covid levels, and other factors have only reinforced his view.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Green hydrogen can replace grey hydrogen to carry energy in chemicals and refining processes, while it is used as a reductant to remove oxygen from iron ore during steel production.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Spectrum, which stretches more than 90 feet long, is intended to carry up to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 pounds).—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Gold maintains a consistent perception as a stable store of value, underpinned by centuries of human consensus.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Old Fitzgerald 2024 Very Very Special (VVS) offers a rich, velvety texture with a harmonious blend of caramel, toasted oak, and hints of dark chocolate, underpinned by a subtle spiciness and a long, smooth finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Underlie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlie. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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