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
Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Ambient interior lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control and power front seats upgrade the Maverick its basics to comfort-oriented.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 7 Aug. 2025
Weapons wants nothing more than to jolt you out of a sense of complacency — to remind you that manipulative forces exist, and not even basic explanations can wash away the concept of chaos hovering just outside of the frame.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
A lot of people are going to the stores to get the basics.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Ambient interior lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control and power front seats upgrade the Maverick its basics to comfort-oriented.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
Noun
The state's health insurance plans offer premium, classic and basic Health Advantage plans to state and public school employees and non-Medicare eligible retirees.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Aug. 2025
Weapons wants nothing more than to jolt you out of a sense of complacency — to remind you that manipulative forces exist, and not even basic explanations can wash away the concept of chaos hovering just outside of the frame.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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It is conducted by individuals or small groups using basic tools and rudimentary machinery.—
Marian Selorm Sapah,
Space.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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As his 306-page report concludes, the Clinton campaign was principally responsible for fabricating the story, and the FBI was recklessly irresponsible in opening a full investigation and using the dossier in court without rudimentary verification steps.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Add these accessories to your bird-watching essentials.—
Jené Luciani Sena
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links.,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Clinic-Carry On kit is a cure-all travel kit that includes essentials like lipid-repair moisturizers in compact sizes tailored for air travel and climate changes.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of the fastest-growing districts in the state, Leander ISD operates dozens of elementary, middle and high schools.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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There are indications that students who had to attend school at the elementary and high school level were noticeably behind where other students would have been at that same point in their education.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So a quick scan of the room and flipping a couple switches to make sure things are working is a must.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Since her daughter loves pink, incorporating the color was a must.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Over its introductory weekend in theaters, the third Man of Steel reboot released this millennium sold $125 million in tickets in North America.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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In its history, over 2.5 million young people have taken a free introductory flight through Young Eagles.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Lowering the 30% equity requirement, however, might take longer unless the world runs out of decabillionaires who want teams.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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His lawsuit claims that if fully developed, the area could require as many as 450 parking spaces under the parking minimum requirements the city repealed in 2021 Management for JB Vang couldn’t immediately be reached for comment on Wednesday.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There are numerous factors that could prevent Crocs stock from bouncing back: The Growth Narrative Is Broken: The drop from 20% to 3% growth indicates that something fundamental has shifted.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Transparency is fundamental to accountability for journalists and opinion columnists like me.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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