as in mostly
for the most part
your answer is basically correct
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Recent Examples of basically
And that's what's been happening since basically 2008.
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A Martínez, NPR, 7 May 2025
Once a fixture of American roads, the body style was dealt a serious blow by the introduction of the mini-van in the 1980s before basically being finished off a decade later by the larger, more versatile people movers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
That basically would mean giving the extension money to Durant the Heat did not give to Jimmy Butler.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
But Manion added that President Donald Tump’s policy is basically similar to one from his first term that was upheld by the Supreme Court and is based on a 40-page study featuring expert testimony.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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A Martínez, NPR, 7 May 2025
Once a fixture of American roads, the body style was dealt a serious blow by the introduction of the mini-van in the 1980s before basically being finished off a decade later by the larger, more versatile people movers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
That basically would mean giving the extension money to Durant the Heat did not give to Jimmy Butler.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
But Manion added that President Donald Tump’s policy is basically similar to one from his first term that was upheld by the Supreme Court and is based on a 40-page study featuring expert testimony.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basically
Adverb
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Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures’ A Minecraft Movie, the biggest blockbuster of 2025, so far, was mostly shot in New Zealand, with some production in Canada.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Not too long ago, the Met Gala was mostly contained to the first Monday in May.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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Aruba has been on my bucket list for a while, mainly because of its pristine beaches.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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As has been well documented, the England international has had several spells out in recent seasons due to injury, mainly to the hamstrings in both legs.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Administration officials often argue that in both cases, the president is primarily concerned about foreign interference and its impact on national security.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The company said the decline in net revenues was primarily due to lower shipment volumes, an adverse regional mix and price normalization.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Despite these warnings, and representatives of the industry lobbying for a tariff exemption, the administration has largely downplayed the issue as insignificant in the context of its broader economic goals.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The fact that the voting took less than two days, on par with the selection of Pope Francis in 2013, shows that the cardinal-electors were largely united in their choice of a man known for his solid judgment, his sharp insight, and a steady hand to lead the church through a tumultuous time.—
Aryn Baker,
Time,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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Computershare said this uplift was thanks chiefly to a 6.6% increase at AstraZeneca.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Of course, not everyone goes to college chiefly to earn a high income — education can be its own reward, after all.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Since then, Tibet has seen an unprecedented surge in tourism, predominantly from mainland China with visitors flocking to the region for spiritual exploration.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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The same thing happened when a predominantly Black cast and director were introduced into the Marvel Universe with Black Panther.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But adult-only events generally require some advance planning so the parents can coordinate child care.—
Emily Siner,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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There is only one generation, and feeding is generally finished by late June.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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“Basically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basically. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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