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substratum(noun, support, action, hold, cause)
7
underpinning(noun, organization, support, action, hold)
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bed(noun, support, hold, block, back)
6
posture(noun, state, position, condition, shape)
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term(noun, position, rank, connect, status)
5
basement(noun, support, rest, base, balance)
5
infrastructure(noun, organization, support, action, cause)
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root(noun, organization, support, action, cause)
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seat(noun, support, cause, start, reason)
4
balance(noun, relationship, stability, standing, foothold)
4
bottom line(noun, support, authority, sum, all)
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circumstance(noun, state, order, position, condition)
4
degree(noun, order, environment, position, point)
4
estate(noun, state, order, position, condition)
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fee(noun, expenditure)
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grade(noun, state, order, kind, position)
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hoofing
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post(noun, hold, block, back, base)
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rest(noun, support, hold, block, back)
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stability(noun, balance, foothold)
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