as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the sole basis for the rumor is someone's overactive imagination
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Recent Examples of basis
By identifying high-risk behaviors, brands can fine-tune return policies on an individual basis, mitigating fraud while maintaining flexibility for loyal customers.
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WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Delta forecast revenue in the current quarter growing no more than 5% on a yearly basis, down from a January estimate calling for a 6% to 8% rise.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Many of these fighters refuse to follow commands from the prime minister, instead firing rockets at U.S. bases and fighting in Syria at Iran’s request.
—Michael Knights, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
Operating profit, meanwhile, soared 49.5% and 55% on a reported and underlying basis respectively, to £2.9 million and £2.5 billion.
—Royston Wild, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Delta forecast revenue in the current quarter growing no more than 5% on a yearly basis, down from a January estimate calling for a 6% to 8% rise.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Many of these fighters refuse to follow commands from the prime minister, instead firing rockets at U.S. bases and fighting in Syria at Iran’s request.
—Michael Knights, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
Operating profit, meanwhile, soared 49.5% and 55% on a reported and underlying basis respectively, to £2.9 million and £2.5 billion.
—Royston Wild, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basis
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Advocates argue that this framework has provided the foundation for decades of stability and prosperity, while critics question its fairness and relevance in today’s multipolar world.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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An event from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla will recognize Knight’s accomplishments and this year’s group of 50 ARCS scholars while serving as a fundraiser for the foundation.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Cash is the cornerstone of financial stability in retirement.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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With her beloved employer not even willing to discuss the column – discussion being the cornerstone of deliberative democracy – the veteran journalist resigned.—
Joseph Jones,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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Public education is the bedrock of the community, said Oster, who is working on a doctorate in educational leadership.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Traditional architecture simply can't keep pace with today's demands for real-time processing, personalization and elastic scaling while maintaining the bedrock of security and compliance that our industry requires.—
Jitender Jain,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Take the issue of emissions – the main justification for the pause.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The passing reference to transgender men in the original grant application appears to be the sole justification for its cancellation.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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