underpin
verb (used with object)
to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation.
are underpinning
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present progressiveof underpin.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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If investors can refocus their attention away from the Middle East then Haefele is confident they can redirect it towards the fundamentals that are underpinning the recent rally.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
Most of TC Energy’s earnings are underpinning by rate-regulated or long-term “take-or-pay” contracts, offering stability in cash flows and limited exposure to commodity price moves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
That is evidence that fundamental factors are underpinning recent market highs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2025
"The new cuts are underpinning that the OPEC+ group is intact and that Russia is still an integral and important part of the group," SEB analyst Bjarne Schieldrop said.
From Reuters ● Apr. 3, 2023
Solid hiring, strong pay raises, and healthy savings for many households are underpinning robust spending.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2021
