foundations

noun

plural of foundation
1
as in institutions
a public organization with a particular purpose or function donated to a foundation that supported cancer research

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2
as in cornerstones
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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Recent Examples of foundations The money comes from foundations and from Tulsa's First Presbyterian Church, located across the street. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 Launched in 2022 with an initial $400 million investment, LIV Golf looked to rival the PGA Tour by featuring $250 million in prize purses, with no less of an aim than to shake the foundations of the sport. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Its most recent 990-PF form (the annual tax and information document for private foundations) shows that in 2024 the organization paid out more than $9 million across organizations mostly focused on public schools and career advancement. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Extended to the realm of foreign policy, this reimagination of the foundations of Western civilization demands a new and distinct grand strategy. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 For skin over 60, sheer foundations like this are best applied with a light touch. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Start with your school’s financial aid office and search for opportunities through local foundations, nonprofits, businesses, civic and religious organizations and professional associations. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Few foundations have dedicated programs for funding communications. — Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The exhibit and documentary were funded with about $110,000 in donations from community members, businesses and organizations and grants, including money from the Seigle and Palmer foundations, musuem Director Rebecca Miller said. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundations
  1. institutions
  2. cornerstones
  3. institutes
  4. bases
  5. groups
  6. bedrocks
  7. grounds
Noun
  • Williams is concerned that a message telling people to rely on technology for healthcare engagement would undermine the credibility of community health workers and health institutions in general.
    — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Local media also reported gunshots ringing out from the Plateau administrative district, where the Presidential Palace and key institutions are located.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of institutions
Noun
  • One of the cornerstones of the Boise State football program is finding underrated talent from across the Gem State and turning those players into starters and even all-conference performers.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In the months that followed, the Mets bid farewell to franchise cornerstones Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil and — despite trying to retain him — closer Edwin Diaz.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cornerstones
Noun
  • Oeko-Tex operates a global certification system through 17 independent textile and leather testing institutes in Europe and Japan.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But given the public interest in solving this challenge, there is a case for taxing the training of frontier AI models and devoting the proceeds to additional research at government AI oversight institutes or universities.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of institutes
Noun
  • Athletics The Athletics are led by DH Brent Rooker, who hit 39 homers and stole 11 bases last year, and right fielder Lawrence Butler, an emerging star who added 22 homers and 18 steals.
    — Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Washington Nationals The Nationals should take the next step forward as their young nucleus, led by shortstop CJ Abrams, who hit 20 homers and stole 31 bases last year, continues to develop and improve.
    — Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of bases
Noun
  • El-Sayed dismissed a potential fundraising gap in the race, which could occur if donors were pushed towards Rogers or if outside groups like AIPAC intervened on Rogers’ behalf.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Wednesday’s State Department announcement also traced the collective to leftist groups across Europe that posted materials about their attacks on rail and energy infrastructure.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of groups
Noun
  • The costs of health insurance are pushing small businesses — beloved by politicians and the bedrocks of entire communities — to a financial cliff.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 7 July 2026
  • Hillary Rodham Clinton also reflect on the bedrocks of our democracy, including the Electoral College and the peaceful transfer of power.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 June 2026
Definition of bedrocks
Noun
  • What to do nearby Taking an afternoon away from the resort grounds to explore what the surrounding area has to offer is a great way to enrich the all-inclusive experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Europe spent two years interdicting on sanctions grounds and found the tool blunt.
    — Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of grounds

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“Foundations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundations. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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