as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
many students lacked even a basal familiarity with the topic
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Recent Examples of basal
Prune these back almost to the ground as basal growth appears.
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Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
What surprised the researchers was that whenever a bird practiced, dopamine levels in the basal ganglia increased.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Connections made via apical synapses seemed to be strengthened by movement information more than those made via basal synapses.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
At that point, rather than consulting someone who obsesses over how caffeine focuses us by blocking adenosine receptors in the basal forebrain, philosophers should hold sway.
—Jessica Riskin, The New York Review of Books, 3 Apr. 2025
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Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
What surprised the researchers was that whenever a bird practiced, dopamine levels in the basal ganglia increased.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Connections made via apical synapses seemed to be strengthened by movement information more than those made via basal synapses.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
At that point, rather than consulting someone who obsesses over how caffeine focuses us by blocking adenosine receptors in the basal forebrain, philosophers should hold sway.
—Jessica Riskin, The New York Review of Books, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basal
Adjective
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Then, just provide basic personal information to secure your new account with bet365.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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For most of our lives, body odor stems from sweat, bacteria and dead skin, which can be addressed with basic hygiene.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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In Uvalde, 19 elementary students and two teachers were killed.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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There are elementary and middle school programs, too.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Unlike the predictable drawers that pull out, this style slides out to the side, so pulling out paper clips feels more like an event than a rudimentary task.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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Rather than simply responding to instructions, the systems demonstrated initiative, persistence, and a rudimentary capacity for self-preservation.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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In the introductory remarks, patrons were urged to keep as quiet as possible in order to experience the possibilities of hearing overlapping ensembles.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 June 2025
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Quickly becoming a fan favorite for the Angels faithful, Moore capped his introductory homestand with another clutch at-bat — in a week that started with a bang thanks to his two home run spectacle Tuesday against the Red Sox.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The underlying rationale behind the shift is the argument that centralized federal systems create moral hazards, stifle local innovation, and make states overly reliant on Washington.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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His fastball run value ranks in the 90th percentile, and his underlying numbers align closely with his actual results.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Character is fundamental to leadership; without it, leadership is a position without moral conviction.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The Montana Supreme Court said the state constitution gives minors the same fundamental rights as adults.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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