underpin
verb (used with object)
to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation.
underpins
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present tense formof underpin (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"By combining complementary X-ray techniques at LCLS, this work provides a uniquely complete view of these coupled processes, opening new opportunities to understand and ultimately control the chemistry that underpins energy conversion and catalysis."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Rombach, 33, helped develop latent diffusion, a breakthrough that underpins many of today's AI image-generation systems.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Until recently, it has been a premium product, a greener alternative to the fish meal that underpins the $300 billion-plus aquaculture industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
His athleticism underpins that game as he reached a top speed of 34.5km/h in 2024-25, compared with 30.5km/h for Casemiro, and averaged 8.2 defensive actions per 90.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
It is quiet, and when the belling tower strikes the late hour, it doesn’t break the silence so much as it underpins it.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
