as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
many students lacked even a basal familiarity with the topic
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Recent Examples of basal
Instead, open up space at the bud union for basal breaks by sawing out undesirable canes flush at the bud union.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
Increasing the theropod record of Europe: a new basal spinosaurid from the Enciso Group of the Cameros Basin (La Rioja, Spain).
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
It’s called a basal plate, which is horticulture-speak for the spot on a plant where roots and stems meet.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
Prior to the treatment, weakly affiliated Democrats had a 19 percent higher basal testosterone than those who identified strongly with the party.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
Increasing the theropod record of Europe: a new basal spinosaurid from the Enciso Group of the Cameros Basin (La Rioja, Spain).
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
It’s called a basal plate, which is horticulture-speak for the spot on a plant where roots and stems meet.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
Prior to the treatment, weakly affiliated Democrats had a 19 percent higher basal testosterone than those who identified strongly with the party.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basal
Adjective
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The basic Hulu subscription with ads is $9.99 per month, while the Disney+, Hulu Bundle basic starts at $10.99/month.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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That obviates your basic hedonistic predilection / For a rhythmic stroking of your fur to demonstrate affection.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In a separate statement, Keller’s board of trustees thanked Johnson for her fiscal leadership and for her leadership in implementing a student cell phone ban during school hours as well as bringing armed security to elementary and intermediate campuses.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2025
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Interestingly, many of the elementary schools built here from 1886-1891 were named for poets, including John Greenleaf Whittier.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Chase scenes are easily tracked over rich urban terrain, and shootouts tend to play out in clear, rudimentary compositions.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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But those rudimentary models based on pre-defined rulesets are rapidly becoming obsolete compared to the current capabilities of AI.—
Sailesh Sewpaul,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Known as an offensive mind, Albin spoke about the signal-caller position at his introductory press conference.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Spirit Airlines is offering one-way flights within the US to select destinations with introductory fares as low as $43 if booked between March 16 and March 18.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Last month, Texas announced the outbreak’s first death, a school-age child who was not vaccinated and had no underlying conditions.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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This multi-faceted approach addresses both immediate needs and underlying causes of homelessness.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the liberal and progressive stances of modern filmmakers, their lack of creativity and originality reveals a fundamental contempt behind the many remakes assaulting the marketplace, from Dune to Snow White.—
Armond White,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to the two speakers, the fundamental role of film festivals has evolved significantly.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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