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
The basal flange bowl contains a scene showing two bound prisoners.
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Kerry Breen
july 10, CBS News, 10 July 2025
The key areas affected included the thalamus, basal ganglia, brainstem, and insular cortex, known to be involved in impulse control, emotional regulation, and behavioral inhibition.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
The problem with that habit memory, or that basal ganglia, is that when there's a change in that normal routine … your basal ganglia can't account for that.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
The shallow sensors were thus unable to access deep brain regions—such as the hypothalamus, thalamus, basal ganglia, and limbic system—that govern hunger, thirst, sleep, pain, memory, emotions, and other important perceptions and behaviors.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2022
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Kerry Breen
july 10, CBS News, 10 July 2025
The key areas affected included the thalamus, basal ganglia, brainstem, and insular cortex, known to be involved in impulse control, emotional regulation, and behavioral inhibition.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
The problem with that habit memory, or that basal ganglia, is that when there's a change in that normal routine … your basal ganglia can't account for that.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
The shallow sensors were thus unable to access deep brain regions—such as the hypothalamus, thalamus, basal ganglia, and limbic system—that govern hunger, thirst, sleep, pain, memory, emotions, and other important perceptions and behaviors.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basal
Adjective
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Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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For foot passengers who don’t mind simple accommodation, fares for a basic cabin typically range from $35—$75 per person.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Two of the leaders of Sticks & Sprouts gave a status update on the potential mud-and-water project for the patch of dirt next to the elementary-school playground.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Ament of Rolling Prairie, near LaPorte, was studying to be an elementary teacher.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Those humans who were good at it, even in its most rudimentary forms, would have a real advantage.—
Elissa Strauss,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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But most users do not yet have passkeys on their accounts and still rely on passwords, perhaps with some rudimentary form of 2FA.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Its speeds can match or exceed many competitors, but prices increase significantly after the introductory period.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $67 (plus tax).—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, excessive howling can also be a sign of an underlying health issue, especially if it's accompanied by other changes in behavior, appetite, or energy levels.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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His annoyed expression when your protagonist asks to use the phone will have some underlying reason behind it.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gokul envisions a fundamental shift in how factories operate by 2030.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The fundamental benefit of these cases stems from representation rather than speed.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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