1
as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the firm belief that complete trust between partners is the base of any successful marriage
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in camp
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made
the army's base of attack was kept top secret until the battle began
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the base of the industry is California's Silicon Valley
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the base of the mountain extends over a huge area make sure the base of the stove rests evenly on the floor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in headquarters
the place from which a commander runs operations
the army base is three miles down the road
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in vile
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
a base and sneaky act that is a clear violation of international law
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in humble
showing, expressing, or offered in a spirit of humility or unseemly submissiveness
their base obedience to every unprincipled action ordered by their leader
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of base
Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Servite still has a good chance to get an at-large berth based on its strong power rankings.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
And to make room for shipbuilding purposes, the bill would also expand the U.S. shipyard industrial base for both military and commercial oceangoing vessels by establishing a 25 percent investment tax credit for shipyard investments.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The old color is removed; the cuticles are cleaned; the nails are shaped; and a base coat is applied before adding layers of color and a final top coat.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for base
Verb
The 131 items are worth about $40 billion, or around 24% of Chinese imports from the U.S. in 2024, Bloomberg calculations based on China customs data show.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Servite still has a good chance to get an at-large berth based on its strong power rankings.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Noun
The base of each chair is 25 inches by 24.5 inches, the loveseat is 43 inches wide, and the table is 35.6 inches wide.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
And to make room for shipbuilding purposes, the bill would also expand the U.S. shipyard industrial base for both military and commercial oceangoing vessels by establishing a 25 percent investment tax credit for shipyard investments.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
Adjective
The agency is paying base monthly rent of $4.15 per square foot for the first 12 months of the 15-year lease, or $4.3 million in total.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The old color is removed; the cuticles are cleaned; the nails are shaped; and a base coat is applied before adding layers of color and a final top coat.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for base
Recent Examples of Synonyms for base
Verb
-
Having a trusted circle that understands the challenges and wins of entrepreneurship keeps me grounded.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
-
Following an intentional walk to McNeil, Francisco Alvarez grounded out to third to end the game.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
Noun
-
The Knights had the bases loaded when Andrew Langer came on in relief and got the final out on a fly ball to center field.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
-
Soon after, Pakistani officials said retaliatory action against Indian bases had begun.—
Richard Pérez-Peña Tyler Pager Genevieve Glatsky Liam Stack,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Noun
-
The camp includes faculty performances and a final student recital.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
-
According to a police statement, a contractor hired to open a seasonal camp in the town came across the car, which was stuck on a camp road.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
-
Installing new modern hardware and software for all air traffic facilities to create a common platform system throughout towers, TRACONs and centers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
-
The pair’s latest dispute centers on deep disagreements over whether to focus on slashing property taxes or sales taxes.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
Noun
-
There’s a camera grip that also attaches to the bottom of the case to turn the whole setup into something resembling a camera.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
-
So City essentially had three stacks of two — Bernardo and Kovacic at the bottom with Grealish and Lewis in front of them, forming a square or box.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
-
The Imperial City Sewers you’re meant to traverse while learning the basics of the game look hideous and vile.—
Jamal Michel,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
-
While he’s gone, Louise really does give it the ol’ college try with Dane, who hurls threats, vile insults, and more threats in her direction.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
This match was brimming with goals and officiating controversy, and on the whole, the weekend was a humble reminder to everyone who dared question the chaos quotient in this league: The limit does not exist.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
-
Amidst heated debate about what sneaker will take the Adidas Sambas’ crown for shoe du jour, Richie Grainge offered up the humble Reebok.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Enjoyment of the burgeoning Simple Favor franchise is predicated on two things: your ability to suspend disbelief for every new plot twist and your appreciation for Blake Lively in a suit.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
-
Colorado’s open records law, like the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and similar statutes across the United States, is predicated on a simple but powerful idea: Government records are the property of the people, not the agency holding them.—
Jim Martin,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Base.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/base. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share