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
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 July 2025
In addition to cleanings, the kids were shown some basics about brushing and overall good dental hygiene.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Then, just provide basic personal information to secure your new account with bet365.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
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Adjective
Its biggest revamp in years is credited to the incorporation of AI.
—Amazon goes back to basics.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 July 2025
In addition to cleanings, the kids were shown some basics about brushing and overall good dental hygiene.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Noun
For most of our lives, body odor stems from sweat, bacteria and dead skin, which can be addressed with basic hygiene.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Then, just provide basic personal information to secure your new account with bet365.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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What began as rudimentary chatbots programmed to respond to queries based on keywords eventually evolved into GenAI.—
Vivek Ahuja,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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From behind the fence, at the white hut, a rudimentary but powerful loudhailer and speaker system is set up, from which a commentator fills every second of dead air with excitable exhortations to Allah combined with knowledgeable play-by-play analysis in machine-gun fast Arabic.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Track the essentials: load times, drop-off points, funnel completion and bug frequency.—
Anatolii Kasianov,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Longoria also paired the bikini with a few beach essentials to keep her looking and feeling cool.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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In Uvalde, 19 elementary students and two teachers were killed.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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There are elementary and middle school programs, too.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Pasta salad is always a must at the potluck, and this one has been around for a very long time.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Finally, and perhaps most obviously, in today’s office world, drinks and snacks are a must.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The apparent deletion was noticed on social media the same day that comments from Krauskopf's introductory press conference resurfaced.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Head coach of Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to media during his introductory press conference at Knicks Training Facility on July 08, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The rates are based on an assumption that workers are paid $15.75 an hour, although there's no requirement for employers to pay that rate.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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But that all changed in June, when the body overseeing the program -- the National Telecommunications and Information Administration -- sent out a policy notice changing the program's requirements, including removing climate resiliency and middle-class affordability mandates.—
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arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Character is fundamental to leadership; without it, leadership is a position without moral conviction.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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How stress and screen time change your breath Breathing is one of the body’s most fundamental movement patterns — occurring on average more than 23,000 times a day — and the diaphragm’s contractions play a key role.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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