as in mostly
for the most part
your answer is basically correct
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Recent Examples of basically
Michigan and Michigan State basketball both had big wins on Tuesday, but one program inched closer to a Big Ten regular season conference title while the other is basically out of the race.
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Christian Romo, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The teacher basically just gave us tips from [Eighties stand-up comedian] Judy Carter’s comedy bible.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
And the less said about the $43,535 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD—rated to offer a paltry 240 miles from a pack that’s basically the same size as the C-HR’s—the better.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
The underground relocation scheme — basically a secret witness protection program — is a wild plot element.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
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Christian Romo, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The teacher basically just gave us tips from [Eighties stand-up comedian] Judy Carter’s comedy bible.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
And the less said about the $43,535 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD—rated to offer a paltry 240 miles from a pack that’s basically the same size as the C-HR’s—the better.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
The underground relocation scheme — basically a secret witness protection program — is a wild plot element.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basically
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Home to 710 stores and vendors, mostly Somali retailers serving Somali patrons, the mall was plastered with anti-ICE posters due to daily raids, according to Sabri.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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What has happened is that purely social get-togethers over meals now mostly take place in restaurants, and the procedures of expensive restaurants have come to be considered correct formal practices.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday’s decision, based mainly on legal technicalities, notes that the company can propose a temporary increase for October 1 under its current investment plan.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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While the popularity of these app-blocking devices increases (Novelli said the company has sold more than 60,000), questions remain about their efficacy when the people who buy them are mainly discovering the devices through the internet—and talking about them on social media.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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They were primarily created for the domestic Korean market.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The performance, primarily in Spanish, was a celebration a celebration of Puerto Rican and Latin American culture.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Freeman’s contract is already more than halfway complete, with time passing quickly and his production on the field largely remaining the same.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Oil’s bullish run in recent days is largely a reaction to worries Iran will restrict that supply.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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This list is intended chiefly to get the gears of your own moviegoing memories turning.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Post’s book coverage—chiefly via the beloved Book World section—has long been a gold standard in the industry.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
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Francis was well-known for his role as president of Xavier University in New Orleans, the nation’s only predominantly Black Catholic university.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Galaxy went into the offseason with a plan that centered predominantly on MLS acquisitions and shoring up a leaky backline that allowed 66 goals.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The discussion devolved as attendees opined about the criminal justice system generally, advertised their nonprofits during the question-and-answer session and talked about unrelated issues.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The co-branded visors can be fitted to Race-R Pro, Aeron GP and Aeron lids, generally suited for track use.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The most common type of gallstone consists principally of cholesterol.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Basically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basically. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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