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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as in essential
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Recent Examples of basic
Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Conventional functional foods: These are whole foods that naturally contain nutrients that do more than provide you with basic nutrition.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Sheer Cotton Ribbed Tank Top $48 $34 at Lululemon
Elevated basics are key to building a versatile travel wardrobe.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The free version comes with up to 2 GB of storage, which is plenty for basic content like documents.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Conventional functional foods: These are whole foods that naturally contain nutrients that do more than provide you with basic nutrition.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
Together is about going back to basics, rediscovering the simple, thrilling essence of live performance.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Sheer Cotton Ribbed Tank Top $48 $34 at Lululemon
Elevated basics are key to building a versatile travel wardrobe.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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When a new student arrives in the middle of the year with rudimentary English skills, the bilingual aide helps them, and me, out by providing direct support that suits their needs.—
Jeremy DeLuca,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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To help stock you up on outdoor essentials, Amazon has deals on must-haves, like a hydration backpack that’s perfect for mountain hikes and trail trekking.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Mar. 2025
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Experts recommend sheltering at home and maintaining a two-week supply of essentials, according to guidelines published last week.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The comptroller’s broader agenda also prioritizes universal afterschool programs in elementary and middle school, and improvements and the expansion of summer programs, such as Summer Rising and the Summer Youth Employment Program.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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There are no plans to increase the student-teacher ratio at the elementary and intermediate schools.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The fish tacos at Tide Tables in Cortez are a must, and several spots in the Bradenton area beach communities like Hurricane Hanks, The Sandbar Restaurant, and Woody’s River Roo are also worth a visit.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The tableside guacamole—mashed to order and impossibly fresh—is a must, setting the stage for smoky, slow-roasted tacos and a cocktail list stacked with premium tequilas and mezcals.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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New Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs expressed his excitement about playing with quarterback Drake Maye in his introductory press conference Friday at Gillette Stadium.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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One question from Wilson’s introductory press conference was a good snapshot into Mr. Unlimited.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gary contends the user rates for the three communities are decades old and too low to meet the requirements of a federal consent decree.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Holtec can go ahead with the tube repairs on its schedule, but the company does so at its own risk as the NRC will decide whether the repairs meet requirements in the end, Burnell said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The second question was whether education is what courts call a fundamental right.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Guzmán Ariza remains steadfast in its commitment to defending the rule of law, ensuring nationals and foreign citizens alike can trust in the protection of their fundamental rights in the Dominican Republic.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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