as in predicated
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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Recent Examples of based
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
The six members of the Army Reserve, who were killed by a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait, were all from the 103rd Sustainment Command based in Des Moines, Iowa, which provides food, fuel, water and ammunition, transport equipment and supplies.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Court documents state the investigation is based on physical, electronic and video evidence.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
The new film is based on Thornton’s true story near the end of his time in Vietnam as some of the first Navy SEALs.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
The World's Best Hospitals 2026 ranking includes hospitals from across the world and were selected based on multiple comparability factors, such as standard of living/life expectancy, population size, number of hospitals and data availability.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
The six members of the Army Reserve, who were killed by a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait, were all from the 103rd Sustainment Command based in Des Moines, Iowa, which provides food, fuel, water and ammunition, transport equipment and supplies.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Court documents state the investigation is based on physical, electronic and video evidence.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
The new film is based on Thornton’s true story near the end of his time in Vietnam as some of the first Navy SEALs.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
The World's Best Hospitals 2026 ranking includes hospitals from across the world and were selected based on multiple comparability factors, such as standard of living/life expectancy, population size, number of hospitals and data availability.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for based
predicated
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The success of the farm system, much like the major league roster, will be predicated on how a number of position player prospects respond to down seasons.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, our BlackRock thesis has been predicated on private markets becoming more mainstream among retail investors and increasingly making their way into 401(k) plans.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Based.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/based. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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