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, 29 Mar. 2026
This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Brie’s Evil-Lyn portrayal comes after the character was originally voiced by Linda Gary in the 1983-’85 cartoon, based on the 1982 Mattel toys, with Meg Foster originating the role’s live-action portrayal in Masters of the Universe (1987).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
A lot of it is based on observation.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
The Empress, based between Greenwich, Connecticut, and Paris, remained socially enmeshed in Europe’s royal circles, but Reza stayed in the United States, completing a degree at the University of Southern California, and then living a suburban existence in Potomac, Maryland.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
The suspension applies to at least a part of SIG Sauer, a major small arms maker based in Switzerland and Germany.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
The live sketchy comedy variety show is based on the original American version and will follow the same format of having a host and a musical guest each week in front of a live audience.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Brie’s Evil-Lyn portrayal comes after the character was originally voiced by Linda Gary in the 1983-’85 cartoon, based on the 1982 Mattel toys, with Meg Foster originating the role’s live-action portrayal in Masters of the Universe (1987).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
A lot of it is based on observation.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
The Empress, based between Greenwich, Connecticut, and Paris, remained socially enmeshed in Europe’s royal circles, but Reza stayed in the United States, completing a degree at the University of Southern California, and then living a suburban existence in Potomac, Maryland.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
The suspension applies to at least a part of SIG Sauer, a major small arms maker based in Switzerland and Germany.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
The live sketchy comedy variety show is based on the original American version and will follow the same format of having a host and a musical guest each week in front of a live audience.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 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,
24 Mar. 2026
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But in a salary-cap, luxury-tax, lottery league, potential expansion does matter, because the success of many who have bypassed the Heat in the playoff race has been predicated on advance planning, living for the future instead of Heat-like living largely in the moment.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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