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undergird

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈgərd

Definition of undergird

as in to sustain

to hold up or serve as a foundation for the theory of evolution undergirds virtually all of modern biology

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Recent Examples of undergird Beyond the commercial aspect, the assumptions undergirding death positivity have begun to feel nearly as outdated as putting lipstick on a corpse. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 But for hardcore believers, this didn’t mean that the philosophy undergirding the Soviet experiment was wrong. — Literary Hub, 21 July 2026 Something more insidious undergirds the SEC’s proposal than its immediate effect on corporate behavior. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Those economic gains have helped undergird stock market growth, propelling corporate earnings and pushing up shares, some analysts said. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergird

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For over two decades, Blue Origin has been largely Bezos's personal space dream, sustained mainly by his private wealth.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The second driver was hospitalized with injuries sustained in the collision.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sustain

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Our team of Victim Advocates are supporting those involved in what happened today.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Easley said a community gathering organized in support of the brewery on Saturday drew a large crowd, with some of the drag brunch’s vendors and a food truck showing up to support the brewery.

— Evan Moore August 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

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While some of the color contrasts do articulate planar shifts, such as the candy-stripe lips (red for upper, pink for lower), many of the touches are arbitrary splotches that neither bolster a shape nor set another off.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Merida's experimental biologic drugs target autoimmune diseases such as Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease and should bolster Lilly's efforts in immunology.

— Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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