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
Zohran Mamdani, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The club has long been associated with a style called ‘shoeshine and piano’, which in basic terms is ‘touch football’, similar to tiki-taka.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
There’s no question that Sophos goes beyond the basics, but Bitdefender is the clear winner for its impressive set of bonus features.
—PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
Half of all New York households struggle to pay for their basic needs.
—Zohran Mamdani, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The club has long been associated with a style called ‘shoeshine and piano’, which in basic terms is ‘touch football’, similar to tiki-taka.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Noun
But this is financial literacy month, and there’s a quick way to test your knowledge of the basics.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
There’s no question that Sophos goes beyond the basics, but Bitdefender is the clear winner for its impressive set of bonus features.
—PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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Perry’s boxing skills were far too rudimentary for Paul and he was stopped in the sixth round.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Though being able to identify and pursue targets can make even a rudimentary swarm more dangerous, the ability to soak up the defender’s data, share that information with other drones and adjust based on what’s happening on the battlefield is far more lethal.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The top of the cabinet can carry up to 88 pounds, the shelves hold up to 33 pounds, and the drawers hold up to nine pounds, so whether carrying decorative pieces or a boatload of bathroom essentials, you’ll be well covered.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Side slits let the oversized top drape effortlessly over the bottoms, while roomy thigh pockets keep essentials like your passport and cards within easy reach.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Since 2019, Hawkins has led Student Support Services in Valparaiso including special education and social workers after beginning her career as an elementary teacher in 2001.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Debates over integration are far from settled Last year, before President Trump took office, Concordia Parish rejected a Justice Department plan that would have ended its case if the district combined several majority white and majority Black elementary and middle schools.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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In these turbulent times learning how to manage disputes is a must.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
12 June 2025
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Trader Joe's mini sheet cakes are a must for many shoppers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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On his introductory media call with the Ducks, Trouba said Drury forced him to choose between accepting a trade to a team on his no-trade list and going on waivers — the same way the GM got out of Goodrow’s contract nearly six months earlier.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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An introductory video shows views of the sky overhead and landscape along the sides of the aircraft via the screens.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
Noun
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In the best of circumstances, introducing a work requirement would take meticulous planning and investment.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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While Hochul’s executive order bars the State Police from cooperating with immigration enforcement, the same isn’t true for the state’s myriad local cops, which have a patchwork of requirements; NYC has its own prohibitions but Rotterdam, clearly, does not.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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This cyclical demand impacts not just transaction volumes but also Circle’s fundamental revenue stream, which consists of interest income from reserves.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The real question is whether their presence changes the fundamental nature of what these events represent.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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