based

Definition of basednext
past tense of base
as in predicated
to find a basis she based her argument on careful research

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Recent Examples of based Officers were already at an unrelated car crash two blocks away when they were summoned to a single-family home in Windfield based on a 911 call from a man who identified himself as the shooter, Windfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong said. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026 While daytime staffing at its Sharp Mesa Vista behavioral health hospital already meets requirements, overnight shifts have been managed based on the number of patients in beds and on the severity of their illnesses. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Here’s a list of some of the fastest-growing South Korean names, based on their social media followings, content and reach, per Launchmetrics’s growth and Voice Echo analysis, as well as global Vogue editorial consultations. Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 Tatyana Montero, a 25-year-old Army based in Canada, was given one of Abby Elder's freebies in Las Vegas. Nidhi Singh, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 In California, the payout can vary based on ticket sales and the number of winners. Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The government program can still award broadband grants based on factors such as income, age, and disability. Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 Filling her shoes, Tobias will report to Lisa Perrin, Managing Director, International Production, based in London. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 Federal Income Taxes – Withheld from employee pay based on employees’ taxable wages and information (marital status, dependents, and adjustments) on their W-4 forms. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for based
predicated
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  • Coach Matt LaFleur’s offense is predicated on a strong running game, which is in jeopardy with the star running back under investigation because of allegations of domestic violence.
    Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The current market growth of photonics and optics companies is largely predicated on the AI buildout continuing without significant setbacks or large-scale market disruption.
    Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Based.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/based. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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