1
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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Recent Examples of base
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Experts recommend planning the order of your workouts based on your individual goals and preferences.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 23 June 2025
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Though America joining the Jewish State’s more than weeklong bombardment of the Islamic Republic had split Trump’s MAGA base with the likes of Tucker Carlson denouncing such a move, Senators such as John Fetterman (D-PA) and Lindsey Graham (R-NC) Saturday praised the US attack.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 June 2025
Tom Urban, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
The hood's finish is created by layering a base coat of paint that is then sanded down with a Maybach pattern that is printed onto it, adding two coats of clear lacquer to complete the process.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Verb
The partnership extended off the track, too, with the German and British marques pairing up to build a stylish road car based on the legendary 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Experts recommend planning the order of your workouts based on your individual goals and preferences.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 23 June 2025
Noun
Focus is on affordability, broadening Democratic base.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Though America joining the Jewish State’s more than weeklong bombardment of the Islamic Republic had split Trump’s MAGA base with the likes of Tucker Carlson denouncing such a move, Senators such as John Fetterman (D-PA) and Lindsey Graham (R-NC) Saturday praised the US attack.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 June 2025
Adjective
Nuñez is slated to receive a five-year contract with a base salary of $925,000 and annual performance bonuses of up to $400,000.
—Tom Urban, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
The hood's finish is created by layering a base coat of paint that is then sanded down with a Maybach pattern that is printed onto it, adding two coats of clear lacquer to complete the process.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for base
Verb
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There will be three stages, with movement, mindfulness and other activities, ranging from workouts to a trampoline class and grounding meditation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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But even if newscasts come with a certain level of formality, the anchors that ground the programs are only human.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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In a move widely seen as an effort to ease American ambitions for the territory, on June 12 Denmark’s parliament widened a military agreement with Washington to allow US bases on Danish soil.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
15 June 2025
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Israeli strikes also targeted Iran’s Defense Ministry after hitting air defenses, military bases and sites associated with its nuclear program.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Kara-France was booked to face Manel Kape in September 2023, but a concussion during training camp prevented Kara-France from competing on that card, UFC 293.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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With training camp rapidly approaching, Richardson has provided a massive update on his shoulder injury.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Others, such as 18-year-old fellow center back Jordyn Bugg and 21-year-old Lilly Reale, will be playing with Girma for the first time.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Wolf, a seven-foot, 250-pound center, spent his first two college seasons at Yale before transferring to Michigan.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Two side-by-side doors open up, with a separate freezer drawer on the bottom.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Note: Scroll to the bottom of the story for the poll.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The Baloncesto Superior Nacional league announced Tuesday that Cousins was kicked off the Mets de Guaynabo after a vile gesture toward a fan, grabbing his genitals to mock the fan as the fan flipped both his middle fingers.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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Today's extradition is a giant step forward in holding the defendant accountable for his unspeakably reprehensible and vile efforts to spread fear, chaos, and hate.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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This journey from her humble beginnings to icon makes sense for a contemporary audience in terms of the pop stars of today, those iconic people in popular culture.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Both men – Yousafzai, an education activist born in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, and Ranjit, a farmer of humble origins in a remote area of India – break from the traditions of their cultures by advocating forcefully for their daughters.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Trump’s America First policies are predicated on a set of lies.—
John Fanestil,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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His paint pressure was more predicated upon easy reads within Gonzaga’s offense as opposed to complicated progressions.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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“Base.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/base. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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