underwritten

verb

past participle of underwrite
as in funded
to provide money for a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition

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Recent Examples of underwritten Since the founding of NATO after World War II, the United States has underwritten Europe’s defense and held the top military command position in the alliance. — Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026 Since 1951, Iceland’s vaunted sense of independence has essentially been underwritten by a defense pact with America. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 Piotr Swat | Lightrocket | Getty Images CNBC Cures is proudly underwritten by Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, whose support enables our journalism to elevate stories that advance research, innovation and patient care in rare diseases. — Anna Rodin,brad Quick, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Cheng’s candidacy for the KMT leadership was supported by a social media blitzkrieg that critics allege was underwritten by Beijing. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 Floral centerpieces, artfully designed by MJ Wittman of Fleuressence, are underwritten by Stephanie Wilbur. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Google Arts & Culture has underwritten artist residencies at the museum. — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026 The challenge is that uncertainty itself can't be underwritten—only its potential impact can. — Lee Kiser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Just as life in industrial urban centers in the nineteenth century caused hardship in rural villages, the profligate lifestyles enjoyed by those of us in the Global North are underwritten by the immiseration of those in the Global South. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwritten
  1. funded
  2. subsidized
  3. financed
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  • This influences how capital is allocated, which capabilities are funded, what risks are accepted, and whether growth translates into sustainable cash flow and returns.
    — Kumar Rupesh, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The White House under President Biden used to complain when Republicans would go out to ribbon cuttings of projects that were funded by Biden's infrastructure law.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of funded
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  • Under Gavi’s cofinancing model, low- and middle-income countries’ initial vaccine purchases are subsidized by contributions from high-income countries and other investors.
    — Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Penguin Random House, largest seller of books, and most eager to sell them best, testified in court that the sales of only 4 percent of its books effectively subsidized the rest.
    — M. C. Mah, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of subsidized
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  • Only the Kansas City Current have their own stadium, financed by co-owners Angie and Chris Long, as well as Patrick and Brittany Mahomes.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The cohort driving the current wave was largely bought between 2018 and 2022, often at peak multiples, financed with cheap, pre-rate-hike debt.
    — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of financed

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