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
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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
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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
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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
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as in headquarters
the place from which a commander runs operations
the army base is three miles down the road
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of base
Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The first season also introduces the rest of the quartet of hockey players who will each co-lead a season based on a different book.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 May 2026
Allison Palmer
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
In addition, Sweden and the Czech Republic will have base camps in Frisco and Mansfield, respectively.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
The authority was created in 1993, 15 years after the statewide passage of Proposition 13, which radically changed how base property tax revenues were divided.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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Verb
The film is directed by 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, who based it on his internet series of the same name.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The first season also introduces the rest of the quartet of hockey players who will each co-lead a season based on a different book.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 May 2026
Noun
Zone 2 is widely framed as the aerobic base that makes a higher VO2 max possible.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
In addition, Sweden and the Czech Republic will have base camps in Frisco and Mansfield, respectively.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Ebukam and Walker had packages together, too, while Zach Harrison and Cameron Thomas rotated as base defensive ends.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
The authority was created in 1993, 15 years after the statewide passage of Proposition 13, which radically changed how base property tax revenues were divided.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for base
Verb
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Buddhist, recently widowed, and a successful artist, Rose is ditsy and rather eccentric, but is grounded by a 13-year-old step-granddaughter.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Clemens had two chances to complete the feat but popped up in the seventh inning and then grounded out to second to end the eighth.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Those booking treatments at Sastra should coordinate directly with the spa to see what is possible on an individual basis.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As Augie Lopez trotted around the bases late Monday night, the small contingent of USC fans could finally be heard at Blue Bell Park.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The names of the camp manager, warden, and assistant warden have never been made publicly available.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Although his client safely returned to base camp, Dawa Sherpa never arrived, triggering growing concern as climbing teams left the mountain and seasonal route infrastructure was dismantled.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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At the center of the case was Gavin Arvizo, a then-15-year-old cancer survivor from Los Angeles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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An employee has died at the United States Postal Service's metro Atlanta distribution center, officials have confirmed with CBS News Atlanta.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The Rockies cut it to 6-1 on back-to-back doubles by Hunter Goodman and Troy Johnston in the fourth, but the Angels countered with Grissom’s two-run homer in the bottom of the inning for an 8-1 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In the photos, Jenner accessorizes the pink bikini with a matching pink skirt with ruffles on the bottom.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Maddie Scott reposted vile comments from one user in particular that threatened not only her and her husband, but also their newborn son.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Over time, Christine’s love for Raoul deepens, the Phantom becomes more destructive and vile, and the trio comes together for one final battle, forcing her into a critical decision that brings the story to a close.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Some Wordlers also play Competitive Wordle against friends, family, the Wordle Bot or even against me, your humble narrator.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The quality emerging from this food stall inside Edgewater Public Market doesn’t match its humble name or decor.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Verb
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With a business model predicated on $60 annual membership fees rather than solely the cost of goods sold, the division contributes 13% of Walmart’s $713 billion in total sales.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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That enshrinement is predicated on what Valentine, 76, was able to do in the dugout for the Mets, at the helm of one of the most successful and entertaining periods in club history.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Base.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/base. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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