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as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
donated to a foundation that supported cancer research
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as in basis
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 foundation
Upcoming construction work will include pouring concrete to create new track foundations, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Construction work on the foundation for that new store has begun.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
About Laura Yates Clark Clark has served as foundation president since July 2024.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The foundation for the Berlin Modern was originally laid at the Kulturforum building complex in February 2024, with the museum slated to open in 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Construction work on the foundation for that new store has begun.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
About Laura Yates Clark Clark has served as foundation president since July 2024.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The foundation for the Berlin Modern was originally laid at the Kulturforum building complex in February 2024, with the museum slated to open in 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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It's based on Fraunhofer's own MorphoColor coating technology, which a team from the institute presented in a paper that appeared in IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics back in 2021.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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The novel approach builds on the institute’s MorphoColor technology, a bio-inspired coating for solar panels.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Littell loaded the bases with one out in the fourth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rambus reported a first-quarter operating margin of 42%, on an adjusted basis, which was lower than the 46% reported in the year-ago period.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The museum moved a half-dozen times, but grew and became an institution attracting visitors from around the world.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The two quickly formed a partnership that became a cornerstone of Jackson's next era.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The middle market is arguably the cornerstone of Hilton’s successful competition with luxury brands.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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At one point, my friend was added to a WeChat group that included nearly five hundred foreign actors, many of whom were sharing casting calls to make sure they weren’t being scammed.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings could target him as an undrafted signing to bolster a defensive backs group that should look far different when the draft concludes.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The democratic tradition in America of the president being a civilian remains a bedrock principle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Synthetic ceramics have become the bedrock of modern life, and they are now found in everything from hip replacements to cell phone casings.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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