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as in cellar
a room or set of rooms below the surface of the ground
we store our bicycles in the basement during the winter
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as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the basement of the outdoor fountain needs a lot of restoration work
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Recent Examples of basement
The result was that, for much of the 1970s, the justices literally had to meet in the basement of the Supreme Court to watch pornographic movies that were the subject of prosecutions, in order to make subjective calls about which movies should be protected by the First Amendment.
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 27 June 2025
Kern said he’s worked at previous dispatch centers built in basements and windowless rooms.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Upstairs are four more bedrooms and three additional baths, while below, a basement area houses lots of storage and the mechanicals.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Best basement dehumidifiers This unit is a great choice for smaller basements, as its eight-pint capacity covers up to 1,000 square feet.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 27 June 2025
Kern said he’s worked at previous dispatch centers built in basements and windowless rooms.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Upstairs are four more bedrooms and three additional baths, while below, a basement area houses lots of storage and the mechanicals.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Best basement dehumidifiers This unit is a great choice for smaller basements, as its eight-pint capacity covers up to 1,000 square feet.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basement
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While the Pirates are sitting in the cellar of the division, and are leaning toward selling off pieces to build the future around their pair of stars in Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Made at Katz’s Aperture cellars, Poet & Prophet benefits from a state-of-the-art facility that embraces a blend of traditional winemaking techniques with cutting-edge technology.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
6 July 2025
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But the Mets answered in the bottom of the fifth, rattling off four consecutive one-out singles, including one by Starling Marte that soared over center fielder Trent Grisham’s head to load the bases.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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But the Mets answered in the bottom of the inning with four consecutive one-out singles against Yankees ace Max Fried, including a two-run knock by Francisco Lindor that cut the deficit to 5-2.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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The beach is a lovely place to camp out and wade while watching brave souls barrel-ride hundreds of feet across the sea, and it’s also conveniently located on the edge of the Puerto Viejo beach town, meaning there are plenty of amenities nearby, including the beloved Lazy Mon beach bar.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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The Overland Park City Council recently approved a purchase and sale agreement for a seven-story, 154,000-square foot building on College Boulevard and Metcalf Avenue to create a new City Hall building.—
Taylor O’Connor
July 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is following a similar path, opening a second headquarters in Leeds to be closer to the North’s growing health innovation base.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The cuts affected emergency services, including a U.S. military base, emergency dispatch and 911 communication services, and local fire and police departments.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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“Basement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basement. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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