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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In addition to abortions, Planned Parenthood clinics offer birth control, pregnancy testing, STD testing, and basic gynecological services.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Even Judicial Watch, a conservative legal group known for public records litigation often aimed at uncovering information about Democratic officials and administrations, said it is increasingly being forced to fight in court just to access basic records.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Last week, the Legislature approved a statewide school-day ban in elementary and middle schools.—
Christopher J. Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The committee also pushed back on Lamont over the Education Cost Sharing grant, the main funding program to support local elementary and secondary school operating expenses.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Children’s Language Skills Young children whose language skills are rudimentary with tenses often confused are inexperienced reporters of what may have happened to them.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Previous rudimentary systems to communicate with these animals involved a large dolphin-nose-sized keyboard mounted to the side of the boat back in the 1990s.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The introductory outdoor clocks typically start around $20, with better and bigger models reaching up to around $60.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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In the clip, Kardashian, Watts, and Nash-Betts can be seen holding an introductory meeting with an overwhelmed and apologetic client, played by Elizabeth Berkley.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes, pet names function as emotional wallpaper, concealing underlying issues rather than addressing them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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However, conversations may not always extend to the broader spectrum of symptoms, including severe pain or irregular periods, which can signal underlying conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
8 May 2025
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But low pay for drivers isn’t fundamental to the business of taxi and food delivery work.—
Daniel Ocampo,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Now a nursing student at New York's SUNY Erie Community College, Rodriguez exemplifies a fundamental shift reshaping higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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