as in rudimentary
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
you'll need a basic knowledge of computers to get any sort of office work
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Recent Examples of basic
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Above ground, robots are replacing even the most basic of infantry tasks.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Plaza’s oversized top is the ideal spring-to-summer basic, so we were thrilled to find a Quince lookalike.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
But some services providers worry people kicked off of CalFresh could be forced to choose between basic needs — food or rent, gasoline or child care.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Above ground, robots are replacing even the most basic of infantry tasks.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Noun
The basics of betting The basic horse racing bets are win, place and show.
—Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Plaza’s oversized top is the ideal spring-to-summer basic, so we were thrilled to find a Quince lookalike.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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Together, the findings in chimpanzees and bonobos suggest a rudimentary form of syntax, the rules that govern word order in human language and give it flexibility and creativity.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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But those tells generally show up only in Claude’s most rudimentary outputs.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Prime members can access thousands of deals across all major categories, including electronics, camping gear, clothing essentials, comfortable shoes, premium beauty products, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Underneath the grill, a spacious storage cabinet can neatly tuck away your fuel source and other cooking and maintenance essentials.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Perez’s elementary-school-age daughter somehow survived the natural gas explosion at The Clyde apartments with only minor scratches, acording to Carmona.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
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One study found that AI chatbots were shown to help elementary-aged children learn English.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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For breakfast, the Mai Tai flapjacks, served with Kula rum butter syrup, honey passionfruit foam, and island pineapple, are a must-order.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Replacing the filter is a must.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The California Democrat was so unfamiliar to the incoming president that Biden badly mispronounced his name at an introductory news conference.—
Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
31 May 2026
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Locke’s children’s book is an introductory lesson about gender-inclusive pronouns.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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They were freed with the requirement that the mother and Habiba would wear ankle monitors and the family would appear for frequent check-ins.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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His concept of the collective unconscious, a universal element of the human mind connecting past and present, was fundamental to her understanding of images and the interconnected nature of ancient archetypes.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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The appointment arrives just ahead of the United Nations' International Day of Play on June 11, which highlights the importance of play as a fundamental right for children.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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