underpin
verb (used with object)
to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation.
has underpinned
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present perfectof underpin (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Defensive solidity has underpinned their improvement, as shown by 29 clean sheets in 57 games under Desabre.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Its skill in minimizing disruptions has underpinned its ability to charge premium prices, helping it grow into the most profitable U.S. airline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
And since 2014, a huge infrastructure drive -- new highways, airports and ports -- has underpinned swift growth.
From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026
The latest run-up in copper and lithium spot prices has underpinned the gains in Chile’s materials sector, which helped the country’s equity market outperform its Latin American peers.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
That’s when MLB’s labor agreement expires, and management is expected to pursue significant reform to the financial system that has underpinned the industry for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
