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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
The Rangoon operation laid the foundation for further collaboration between India and Pakistan.
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Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
Journey uphill Kite admits the Curiosity’s discovery of carbonate rocks on Mount Sharp laid the foundation for the model his team built.
—ArsTechnica, 13 July 2025
Remember what you were taught in grade school regarding this country’s foundation of liberty, freedom, justice and equality for all.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The Foundations Of IoT: Leveraging Data The foundation of IoT predates modern commercial offerings.
—Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
Journey uphill Kite admits the Curiosity’s discovery of carbonate rocks on Mount Sharp laid the foundation for the model his team built.
—ArsTechnica, 13 July 2025
Remember what you were taught in grade school regarding this country’s foundation of liberty, freedom, justice and equality for all.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The Foundations Of IoT: Leveraging Data The foundation of IoT predates modern commercial offerings.
—Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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The signing ceremony, between the CNC’s Bruel and BFI director BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts, was preceded by a tour of the institute’s BFI Southbank home.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Women are banned from attending public and private medical institutes in Afghanistan.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In a realignment era when rivalries (and trophies) are forced upon fan bases, Notre Dame-Clemson has grown organically, fed by moments that would define seasons and careers.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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And while the Texas outbreak has slowed significantly, across the country, Rivers says the U.S. is now seeing more cases on a weekly basis than in previous years.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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His dismissive attitude emanates from Oasis’ heyday, when the band was being feted regularly with awards primarily from British institutions.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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As passed by the House in late May, the One Big Beautiful Bill (its Trumpian name) increased the current 1.4% excise tax on college endowments’ investment earnings to as high as 21% for the richest institutions—those with endowments worth more than $2 million a student.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Offering an inclusive and expansive product range is a cornerstone of K-Beauty World.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Fostering community is a cornerstone of H&M’s diversity and inclusion mission.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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Both acts had recently claimed a trio of successes, but now Rosé has pulled ahead and tied with another member of the same group.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The Islamic Republic’s allied militant groups may be hobbled for now, but the regime continues to wield influence through Islamic centers, schools and universities, and mosques across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.—
Roya Boroumand,
Time,
9 July 2025
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And some Senate Republicans are raising alarm bells about cuts that make up the bedrock of the package.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Terrain and Hydrology The region hardest hit — the Texas Hill Country — is particularly vulnerable to flash flooding due to its rugged terrain and shallow soil: Steep slopes and limestone bedrock cause water to run off quickly instead of soaking into the ground.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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