as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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Recent Examples of groundwork
The latest criticism about the rising costs of the Fed’s headquarters may signal the administration is laying the groundwork to justify firing Powell, said Ed Mills, a policy analyst at Raymond James.
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
House Democrats are already laying the groundwork to hit their GOP colleagues over cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and student loans in the 2026 elections — boosted by skepticism from voters about the legislation.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 July 2025
This move laid the groundwork for Wynwood’s evolution into a trendy urban district.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Developers are laying the groundwork, and users can take immediate steps to secure assets.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
House Democrats are already laying the groundwork to hit their GOP colleagues over cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and student loans in the 2026 elections — boosted by skepticism from voters about the legislation.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 July 2025
This move laid the groundwork for Wynwood’s evolution into a trendy urban district.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Developers are laying the groundwork, and users can take immediate steps to secure assets.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundwork
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Rangoon operation laid the foundation for further collaboration between India and Pakistan.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 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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Fostering community is a cornerstone of H&M’s diversity and inclusion mission.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
14 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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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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Thin soil on top of a layer of bedrock also limits how much water can be absorbed in the ground, Gochis said.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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“Groundwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundwork. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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