as in to fund
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwrite
The Federal Housing Administration underwrote millions of home loans in the 20th century, just not in Black neighborhoods.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
That resistance was tolerated because global governance institutions were functioning, the United States helped underwrite world order, and there was general stability in the international system.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
In churches around the world, Masses on the June 29 feast day often include a special collection for Peter’s Pence, a fund that underwrites the operations of the central government of the Catholic Church and pays for the pope’s personal acts of charity.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
San Diego is also helping to boost the developer’s chances by underwriting the project through the $46.5 million seller’s note.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
That resistance was tolerated because global governance institutions were functioning, the United States helped underwrite world order, and there was general stability in the international system.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
In churches around the world, Masses on the June 29 feast day often include a special collection for Peter’s Pence, a fund that underwrites the operations of the central government of the Catholic Church and pays for the pope’s personal acts of charity.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
San Diego is also helping to boost the developer’s chances by underwriting the project through the $46.5 million seller’s note.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrite
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It is funded by payroll taxes and will continue to provide pay checks.—
Nora Duncan,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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There are many services and causes in the United States that benefit the greater public but are entirely funded by private philanthropy.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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The new law also does away with Grad PLUS loans, which help people finance higher education degrees.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Entrepreneurs, business owners and organizational leaders make decisions every day about which banks to use, which funds to invest in and how supply chains are financed.—
Ben Jealous,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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Agency funds did much more than subsidize independent media.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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Lawmakers refused to help A year ago, Texas lawmakers rejected a bill to establish a statewide emergency response plan and subsidize protection for rural jurisdictions like Kerr County.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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“Underwrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwrite. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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