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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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These revelations have put the biologist at the vanguard of a new field called basal cognition.
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Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
Now, the effectiveness of a novel basal insulin, efsitora alfa, that’s designed to be injected once a week has been tested in two separate Phase 3 clinical trials – one with type 1 diabetics and one with type 2 – and has yielded some very promising results.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Ultraviolet radiation is thought to cause up to 95% of basal and squamous cell carcinomas, and between 70-95% of melanomas in people with fair skin.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024
Fill the dish with enough water to just submerge the celery’s root end (basal plate), not the entire piece.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
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Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
Now, the effectiveness of a novel basal insulin, efsitora alfa, that’s designed to be injected once a week has been tested in two separate Phase 3 clinical trials – one with type 1 diabetics and one with type 2 – and has yielded some very promising results.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Ultraviolet radiation is thought to cause up to 95% of basal and squamous cell carcinomas, and between 70-95% of melanomas in people with fair skin.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024
Fill the dish with enough water to just submerge the celery’s root end (basal plate), not the entire piece.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basal
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Many readers have told me my booklet has served as a valuable tool in teaching their children basic good manners.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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These basic tests, combined with age and medical history, are enough to make a clear diagnosis.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Attendance matters, from elementary to high school In the Ashwaubenon School District near Green Bay, solving attendance problems comes from routine, attention and persistence.Nadia Scharf, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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Des Moines Public Schools is considering whether to move sixth graders from middle to elementary buildings, potentially helping the district maximize space but leading to some school closures, board chairperson Jackie Norris tells Axios.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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The nonsensical story, intentionally rudimentary special effects, and colorful visuals make House a perfect movie to watch on mute at a bar.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Some characters observe paper cutouts against moving backdrops via magnifying glass, creating their own rudimentary 3D in the process, at a time when cinema was in its infancy.Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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At the Madison Square Garden rally in New York last month, Trump surrogate Vivek Ramaswamy said during his introductory remarks that the Empire State was a 2024 swing state, a projection that Democrats aren't buying.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Back in her introductory scene, though, Sofia is a beacon in the darkness.Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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This approach allows companies to maintain the benefits of open source with a cohesive view of their application and infrastructure layers, even as underlying architectures evolve.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The funds are tied to an underlying index, such as the S&P 500.Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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There are fundamental values on the line, even beyond democracy — women’s rights, civil rights, the safety of immigrants.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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This layer is essential for storing large volumes of data, fundamental for future analysis and strategic planning.Greg Kihlstrom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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