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
Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
When asked what kind of accountability protesters are calling for, Leon said the demands are basic, but urgent.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
The basics include practices like hydrating, foam rolling, and paying attention to any lingering pain that could signal an injury.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The learning losses revealed in that report, September’s National Assessment of Educational Progress, show that vast numbers of high school seniors don’t even meet the most basic thresholds in reading or math.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
When asked what kind of accountability protesters are calling for, Leon said the demands are basic, but urgent.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
The course includes training in hunter responsibility, ethics, history of firearms, and firearm basics.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
The basics include practices like hydrating, foam rolling, and paying attention to any lingering pain that could signal an injury.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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Early warning is rudimentary and community liaison mechanisms are flimsy.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The federal student loan program lacks even rudimentary safeguards common in the private sector.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, wider suede belts with understated or assertive buckles remain wardrobe essentials, especially when styled with denim (a pairing that never goes out of fashion).—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Celeb Go-To Who better to take wardrobe essentials styling cues from than supermodel Kendall Jenner?—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In elementary education, many students have suffered from unscientific reading strategies.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The trading cards were first developed in Japan in 1996 and had early international success as a lunch-hour activity for elementary-school kids.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Keeping clean and precise transaction records to protect themselves is a must, as the Department of Justice and Customs and Border Protection have been tasked with cracking down on any attempts at tariff evasion.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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For a neighborhood favorite, Loretta’s Pralines on Rampart Street is a must.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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During an introductory press conference with the Steelers that got emotional at times, McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, beamed with pride about his third head coaching opportunity.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Stefanski walked into his introductory news conference Tuesday smiling, joking about the weather, and sounding exactly like a coach ready to get to work.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Indensity adapts to real-world places—rising vertically next to communities, businesses, and high-value assets—without the sprawling land requirements of traditional grid-scale storage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since the pandemic years, parts of Western Norway including Bergen and Stavanger have all seen local protests and political debates over cruise limits, shore power requirements and passenger caps.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its constraint, however, is fundamental.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tomei warned, however, that while some extent of fundamental demand for precious metals has been a driver of the recent gains, that alone fails to justify the magnitude of the rise.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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