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
But a host of other parts of the brain—including the fornix, basal ganglia, thalamus, amygdala, caudate nucleus, and prefrontal cortex—also play a role in consolidating and storing longer term memories.
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to result from dysfunction in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that controls movement.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Amazingly, many of the 100-year-old-plus trees had significant basal scars but were still thriving.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
These are known as basal scars.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to result from dysfunction in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that controls movement.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Amazingly, many of the 100-year-old-plus trees had significant basal scars but were still thriving.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
These are known as basal scars.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basal
Adjective
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But this allegation overlooks evidence that the Calkins curriculum worked for children who were taught basic reading skills at home.—
K. Dara Hill,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Taxpayer funds are a privilege, and Harvard fails to meet the basic conditions required to access that privilege.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That really elementary approach to writing is one of my favorite things.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are no plans to increase the student-teacher ratio at elementary and intermediate schools.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of making something miraculous out of rudimentary materials, Government Cheese has a pantry of fine ingredients but never puts together anything palatable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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This enables the system to plan novel action sequences to achieve specified goals—a rudimentary form of reasoning and planning.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The introductory model features an Iceco fridge, Dometic Go water storage and faucet system with removable inset sink basin, cutting board worktop, and dual-burner Cook Partner gas stove that fits atop the drawer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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Four years ago, Robin Thurston, a new owner of Outside, hosted an introductory meeting with the staff of the magazine.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Treatments vary and are generally focused on relieving any underlying condition.—
Anju Goel,
Verywell Health,
26 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, the resumption of collections on student debt, without addressing underlying issues like the gender pay gap and predatory lending, could exacerbate gender inequality.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In sport as in war and education, there was a moralism and fundamental masculinity associated with the band ensemble.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
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Revenue Growth Analysis Amazon has demonstrated solid fundamental performance with a 36% revenue increase, growing from $470 billion in 2021 to $638 billion in the trailing twelve months.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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