How to Use underwrite in a Sentence

underwrite

verb
Definition of underwritenext
Synonyms for underwritenext
  • The only viable way to underwrite that is through a stress-test.
    — Richard Parker, Forbes, 24 July 2022
  • Many feared that this would leave the sport bereft of crucial funds—but then global banks stepped in to underwrite F1.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 3 June 2023
  • The money would be used to underwrite the tuition for those who need the program but can’t afford it.
    — Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 14 Apr. 2022
  • American drug consumers underwrite new drug research for the rest of the world.
    — WSJ, 17 Nov. 2021
  • The bank is slated to underwrite almost $1 billion of bonds for a state water board later this month.
    — Dallas News, 16 Sep. 2022
  • The entire cost of the trip is underwritten by private donations, so veterans do not have to pay any of the cost.
    — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 25 June 2023
  • Tigress was one of 17 firms to help underwrite trading app Robinhood’s IPO.
    — NBC News, 3 Sep. 2021
  • The Pre Classic is underwritten by Nike and normally takes place earlier in the year.
    — Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 15 Sep. 2023
  • In those midterms, for example, 67 percent of young voters cast ballots for Democrats, helping to underwrite the party’s takeover of the House with a gain of 41 seats.
    — Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The ticketed event — which helps raise money for the Parade Company to underwrite other events — has been sold out for a few weeks.
    — Carol Cain, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Investors are cheering their success in coaxing the Bank of England back into the market to underwrite bond prices.
    — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Kessler was instrumental in bringing the Radys on board to help underwrite the orchestra’s new venue.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2021
  • Each pie donated will underwrite a week of meals for a homebound senior.
    — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Chubb declined to underwrite the nearly $500 million appeal bond for Trump’s New York civil fraud case.
    — Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 16 May 2024
  • The company also was grappling with the pending loss of Thrive funding, a 10-year plan to underwrite local arts and culture groups.
    — Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
  • But late last week, the devil’s bargain that underwrote the transportation culture here broke down.
    — Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Lenders currently pay a fairly costly one-time fee to pull a consumer's credit report to underwrite them for a loan.
    — Andy Taylor, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2022
  • The new play series is underwritten by the Garretts, who are longtime San Diego theater lovers and supporters.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The position means that when theaters hire Garcia for the next two years, his fee may be underwritten by the Burry Fredrik Foundation.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Their boards are elected, and the members underwrite the infrastructure projects in their power bills.
    — Elizabeth Earl For Alaska Journal Of Commerce, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Nov. 2021
  • By 2019, the pageant had lost viewership, and Atlantic City could no longer afford to underwrite many of the ritual activities that were such a draw.
    — Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2021
  • More funding in the bill will help upgrade aging dams and canals and perhaps underwrite desalination projects.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Nov. 2021
  • This will expand its balance sheet, enabling the new entity to underwrite big-ticket loans.
    — Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 6 Apr. 2022
  • Last year, the bakery asked customers to underwrite free coffee for soldiers — a way to support Ukraine’s fight while reviving its business.
    — Constant Méheut, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Less than 10 percent of the budget of the National Institutes of Health underwrites longevity research.
    — Robert Weisman, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2023
  • That said, the federal government doesn’t underwrite student loans like a private lender does.
    — Zack Friedman, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2021
  • Members of the foundation that supports the store contributed to underwrite the art exhibit.
    — Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 15 July 2021
  • Christmas Pudding is a benefit to underwrite the music, art and dance programs those centers offer kids from 12 to 20 at no charge.
    — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2021
  • But the Arizona state legislature approved in May a funding mechanism that would underwrite 80% of the cost for upgrades.
    — Cameron Fields, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2021
  • The program was brokered, serviced and underwritten by insurance companies and included the N.R.A.’s name, logo and endorsement.
    — Abbie Vansickle, New York Times, 30 May 2024

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