as in financing
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwriting
Even traditional lock-ups can be waived by the banks underwriting the IPO, as happened after Beyond Meat soared 800% in its first three months as a public company, to nearly $235.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
That extra income is effectively a premium for giving the issuer flexibility—much like underwriting an insurance policy or selling an option.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
We are trusted by our partners to help grow their businesses by underwriting consumers responsibly, without overextending them.
—Brian Doubles, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Sponsors pull out, protesters congregate in LA As Noma criticism gained traction, many sponsors underwriting its pop-up took notice.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
At the dinner table, surrounded by financiers, politicians, and tech founders, the conversation drifts casually toward breeding, inheritance, and the preservation of elite bloodlines, revealing the worldview quietly underwriting the entire power structure.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
The decision comes as other global insurers have backed away from underwriting maritime trade activity in the Gulf amid concerns that vessels could become collateral damage in the Iran war.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Nordstrom is investing in its alterations business—and underwriting the workforce to sustain it.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
None wants to be seen as underwriting civilian killings like those of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
That extra income is effectively a premium for giving the issuer flexibility—much like underwriting an insurance policy or selling an option.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
We are trusted by our partners to help grow their businesses by underwriting consumers responsibly, without overextending them.
—Brian Doubles, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Sponsors pull out, protesters congregate in LA As Noma criticism gained traction, many sponsors underwriting its pop-up took notice.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
At the dinner table, surrounded by financiers, politicians, and tech founders, the conversation drifts casually toward breeding, inheritance, and the preservation of elite bloodlines, revealing the worldview quietly underwriting the entire power structure.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
The decision comes as other global insurers have backed away from underwriting maritime trade activity in the Gulf amid concerns that vessels could become collateral damage in the Iran war.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Nordstrom is investing in its alterations business—and underwriting the workforce to sustain it.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
None wants to be seen as underwriting civilian killings like those of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwriting
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Veintemilla was a Broward-area mortgage broker accused of financing the operation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Studiocanal is financing the film with Flora Films and Rob Bath.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Trust for the National Mall, the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, is funding the beekeeping program's expansion.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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After the project stalled in 2014, Epstein heightened his communication with Gates and his deputies, seemingly trying to pressure the billionaire into supporting the fund and compensating him for funding Antonova’s schooling and housing.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The rally also highlighted concerns over Duke’s profits, executive compensation, data center growth, coal and gas investments, and whether residential customers are subsidizing industrial energy use.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, and South Africa, for example, are trying to shield the public by cutting fuel taxes, subsidizing diesel and cooking fuel, and capping bread and electricity prices.—
Judd Devermont,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Underwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwriting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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