Thesaurus results for UNDERPIN

underpin

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈpin

Definition of underpin

as in to sustain

to hold up or serve as a foundation for the central beliefs that underpin a free society

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Recent Examples of underpin Communities without robust connectivity face steeper barriers to jobs, skills training, and the economic stability that underpins long-term health. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The technology now underpins generations of high-performance processors. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 Stuff Bubble had already started down the path prior to meeting with VW, having installed its modules in the Multivan that underpins the entire California series. — New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026 Developer tools such as Claude Code or OpenAI’s Codex are now underpinning a new wave of consumer and general-use products. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underpin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpin

Verb

North Korea’s willingness to sustain such losses reflects the reach of Russia’s global alliances and Moscow’s need for extra manpower.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The family’s attendance streak will become harder to sustain.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of sustain

Verb

Prime Air is currently testing a new drone delivery mechanism that could enable it to carry a wider assortment of products, like fragile cartons of eggs or other perishables, Carbon said.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
The project now moves into a phase where engineering, construction and workforce development will carry as much importance as diplomacy.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of carry

Verb

That ability is probably there for just about every retailer, even the tiniest ones, according to Linda Toth, executive director of Conexxus, an industry technology group that supports convenience stores and gas stations.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The distinctive frame already resembles the aircraft that will eventually soar through Titan’s dense orange skies, complete with landing skids, support arms for its eight rotors and the housing for its nuclear power system.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

Verb

Kim also has bolstered his diplomatic credentials by aligning with Russia over its war against Ukraine and taking steps to deepen cooperation with China.

— Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Here, the wealthy and asthmatic young politician, bolstered by time spent outside among manly men, grew strong enough to meet his destiny.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026