as in mostly
for the most part
your answer is basically correct
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Recent Examples of basically
That's basically it in a nutshell.
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Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, cashmere T-shirts, which are basically just short-sleeve sweaters, are an easy workaround and a recent fan-favorite of Mindy Kaling, as well as other celebrities previously.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This country has basically discarded them.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Cadillac sales are tanking in China, as are those of basically every non-Chinese automaker.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
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Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, cashmere T-shirts, which are basically just short-sleeve sweaters, are an easy workaround and a recent fan-favorite of Mindy Kaling, as well as other celebrities previously.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This country has basically discarded them.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Cadillac sales are tanking in China, as are those of basically every non-Chinese automaker.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basically
Adverb
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Natural gas is composed mostly of climate-warming methane but also contains other gases such as hydrogen sulfide, which is deadly at high concentrations.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The $81 million deal is mostly being paid with Tempus common stock.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Cox Cox offers cable internet plans in Connecticut, mainly in select areas.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The larvae of the New World screwworm flies feed on living tissue, and mainly impact animals and livestock.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Can individual schools, working primarily in one-on-one situations for kids and families, make a noticeable dent?—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The English-language feature filmed in the Canary Islands but is set primarily in the United States.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Known for attendees who wear colorful outfits — or none at all — the event draws people interested in exploring art, music, and free expression in a largely unregulated environment.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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One institution that has remained largely above criticism, though, is the Office for Budget Responsibility.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The legislature met for its latest special session chiefly to address a $783 million budget deficit brought on by tax cuts and spending changes made by the federal government in July.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Aug. 2025
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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has lent his support to an opposition campaign being led by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and chiefly funded by good governance advocate Charles Munger Jr.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Getty Images Black Professionals at Work For Black workers who are underrepresented in predominantly white professions, experiences of doubt, mistrust, and second-guessing are routine.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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While the pattern is predominantly traditional, a high-gloss finish and dramatic colorway in a cabochon floor can also balance more modern interiors.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Occasional ticket sales, Klein told the Free Press, are generally treated as sales of personal items.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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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,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Basically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basically. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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