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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the firm belief that complete trust between partners is the base of any successful marriage
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as in camp
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made
the army's base of attack was kept top secret until the battle began
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the base of the industry is California's Silicon Valley
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as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the base of the mountain extends over a huge area make sure the base of the stove rests evenly on the floor
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as in headquarters
the place from which a commander runs operations
the army base is three miles down the road
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as in vile
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
a base and sneaky act that is a clear violation of international law
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as in humble
showing, expressing, or offered in a spirit of humility or unseemly submissiveness
their base obedience to every unprincipled action ordered by their leader
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as in predicated
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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Recent Examples of base
Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
By comparison, The New School in New York, which scored a C+, has a primary reserve ratio of 0.75 based on the most recent government data.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Think: highly-moisturizing formulas that illuminate the complexion and provide a smooth base for your makeup to blend into a radiant glow.
—Marie Courtois, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
To sign Pivetta, Preller had to get creative; the Padres will be paying him a base salary of $1 million and $1.5 million of a $3 million signing bonus this season.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Yet the district court rejected Hoffman’s argument anyway, based on its own finding about the kind of breathing his faith requires, Gorsuch continued.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
By comparison, The New School in New York, which scored a C+, has a primary reserve ratio of 0.75 based on the most recent government data.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
On Friday, authorities confirmed Machar’s arrest, accusing him of encouraging the militia to overrun a military base in Nasir and attack a UN helicopter.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Think: highly-moisturizing formulas that illuminate the complexion and provide a smooth base for your makeup to blend into a radiant glow.
—Marie Courtois, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
In 2025, Stafford is set to earn a base salary of $23,000,000 and a roster bonus of $4,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $49,666,667 and a dead cap value of $49,333,336.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
To sign Pivetta, Preller had to get creative; the Padres will be paying him a base salary of $1 million and $1.5 million of a $3 million signing bonus this season.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for base
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In tossing the suit out, the judge ruled that, whatever merits there might be to the complaints of the plaintiff, Sheila Slaughter Richey, there was no basis for including Showtime Networks in the suit at all, let alone as the sole defendant.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who is late for a ride (to work or elsewhere) on a regular basis is just lazy and rude.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Strikes across Gaza pounded homes, sparked fires in a tent camp outside the southern city of Khan Younis and hit at least one school-turned-shelter.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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There are a lot of places to camp in the Ocala National Forest, but Alexander Springs Campground offers a peaceful retreat with direct access to one of Florida’s most beautiful first-magnitude springs.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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Visitors will begin their journey at a new 6,000-square-foot visitors center that will include gallery space, a community meeting room and outdoor gathering areas.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ransomware is like a hard-drive failure in a server or storage array, a power outage at the office or data center or a localized or system-wide network outage.—
John Bruggeman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Hired in March 2023, Campbell has taken TCU from the bottom of the Big 12 to the NCAA Tournament as a No. 2 seed in just his second season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
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The actress was renting a house at the bottom of the Hollywood Hills, and her castmates — Seth Rogen and Ike Barinholtz, along with a few A-list guest stars — were staging a night shoot at the nearby Chateau Marmont.—
Seija Rankin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Snow White gets a much more meaningful backstory The original Disney film begins with a few short sentences about how Snow White was forced to work as a scullery maid for her vile stepmother, the Queen.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek's efforts to politicize the death of these individuals, including the reporter's request to confirm names and locations of death, are vile.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes those simple, humble, short-on-ingredients dishes are some of our most cherished.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Articulate yet humble in interviews, Coleman is the ultimate team player on the court and the biggest supporter of his teammates off it.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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With The Life List, Allen has laid the foundation for a similar path to success.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Lay good foundations, instill good values, spend lots of time with them.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Since being Harris’ running mate, Walz has been touring the country talking to voters about how Democrats can regain a foothold.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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China has already made efforts to gain a foothold on the island, prompting fears in Washington about Beijing's expanding influence over critical resources.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Base.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/base. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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