- present participle of underlie.
underlying
Example Sentences
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Its underlying cause is not known, but some experts think it could be linked to stress, trauma or a response to a virus or other inflammatory condition.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
At least two people died in connection with that outbreak, both of whom were said to have had significant underlying health conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Many factors can influence vaccine response, including age, sex, genetics, previous illnesses and underlying health conditions.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
The owners’ underlying pitch then was that the reserve clause was crucial for the very survival of the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
By then the underlying structure of my face would be set and I’d have plenty of time to recover before school.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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