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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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 AI trade that has underpinned much of the market’s advance shows signs of deterioration, with momentum waning.
From Barron's ● Dec. 19, 2025
Consumer-price growth in India hit a fresh low in October, continuing a trend of declines that has underpinned hopes for interest-rate cuts by the central bank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
Mr Haqqani notes that Saudi political, economic and military support has underpinned this reliance for decades.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
