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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as in essential
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Recent Examples of basic
Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2025
Rendered in deep shades of blue, green, and purple, this gem will blend seamlessly with your everyday autumn basics, such as a beige cardigan or a navy long-sleeve tee.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2025
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
TelevisaUnivision has already started running promotions and ads telling consumers that YouTube TV plans to pull the large Univision broadcast network from its basic tier and offer it instead as an add-on option.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Maintenance is $1,374 and will get you the basic basics: a live-in super and a bike room.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2025
Rendered in deep shades of blue, green, and purple, this gem will blend seamlessly with your everyday autumn basics, such as a beige cardigan or a navy long-sleeve tee.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Security guards conduct basic metal detector searches at the front, and the rear doors are fenced off in an open-air parking lot.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
TelevisaUnivision has already started running promotions and ads telling consumers that YouTube TV plans to pull the large Univision broadcast network from its basic tier and offer it instead as an add-on option.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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Ants display rudimentary counting abilities, can understand the concept of zero and make tools.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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The voice performers — including Thomas Lennon, Kyle Mooney, Melissa Villasenor, and Fortune Feimster — are superior to the rudimentary computer animation that probably works better on the small screen.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since 1975, the SSA has applied the COLA each year using CPI-W data from July through September, with the goal of helping beneficiaries cover rising costs for essentials like housing, food, and health care.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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For someone earning $14 an hour, that means working about 63 hours a week just to keep housing costs under 50% of their paycheck, leaving enough for essentials like food, transportation and insurance — which, when combined, take up more than 40% of the average Miamian’s budget.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In an attempt to help the elementary schooler conquer his fears, Gee picked him up and tossed him into the water below.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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As children grow, Pre-Performing Arts and Fundamentals programs introduce preschool and elementary students to ballet foundations, tap rhythms, musical theatre vocabulary, and the joy of ensemble work.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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SuperSoft Fleece Cropped Wide-Leg Pants Comfortable travel pants are a must for long flights, and this wide-leg pair is made from Quince’s SuperSoft fleece material that has a blend of tencel, spandex, and polyester.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Use a Bookmark Using bookmarks while reading library books is an absolute must.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Students who take these introductory courses may go on to join the workforce or continue in their education to a bachelor’s or advanced degree.—
Gwendolyn Rak,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $127 (plus tax).—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Magdalene Serenity House received inquiries from 190 women seeking a safe place to heal, recover and rebuild in 2024 with 117 meeting the group's eligibility requirements, organizers say.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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His question was a reference to a portion of the Voters' Right to Know Act that creates a process for political donors to get permission to opt-out of disclosure requirements by either a state court or the Citizens' Clean Elections Commission.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something very fundamental about the questions that many of the films in the lineup are asking.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Replicating the placenta’s complex role The first and most fundamental barrier is the placenta.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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