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
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
But now there does appear to be a basic and workable mechanism available for a Miami return – a sign-and-trade involving the Heat’s Andrew Wiggins.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
From the basic to the more involved, taking steps to start off well does set a foundation for a great season.
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Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Adjective
Or, take advantage of its stretchy material and easily layer it over a white T-shirt to make a reliable basic feel new again, and lean into the 2000s resurgence trend.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
But now there does appear to be a basic and workable mechanism available for a Miami return – a sign-and-trade involving the Heat’s Andrew Wiggins.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Noun
But basics don’t have to remain basic.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
From the basic to the more involved, taking steps to start off well does set a foundation for a great season.
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Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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Many are rudimentary and low-stakes, but the meaningful ones are still buried within the total volume.
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But before long, professors complained that incoming freshmen lacked even rudimentary math skills.
Noun
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Best Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals Vacation season is in full swing, and Amazon is celebrating with huge Prime Day deals on all sorts of travel essentials.
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Below, shop more Coach Outlet designer bags while many trending summer styles and everyday essentials are majorly marked down.
Adjective
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During discussions about elementary and middle school social studies curriculum, board members made addendums, including education about the horrors of communism, why the Second Amendment was created and how counterculture increased the rate of divorce.
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The measure includes a list of texts that would be required reading during each grade level in all the state's public schools, and includes Bible stories and verses in grades ranging from elementary to high school.
Noun
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Large drainage holes, however, are a must.
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One exception is modern glass houses, which maximize views and are a must for all oceanfront builds, old or new.
Adjective
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Consider starting each rule section with a positive introductory statement.
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The introductory course for PPEL required students to read, on average, just twenty-seven pages a week.
Noun
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That means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is the local enforcement agency for these requirements in the region, will be in charge of monitoring whether businesses are following the law.
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Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
Adjective
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But there are ample more fundamental reasons to add capacity.
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Although relatively few technical details about the Common Combat Vessel have been released, the decision signals a fundamental change in how the Royal Navy intends to build and operate its future surface fleet.
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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