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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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
Michaela Trimble is a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who has been based in Mexico City for a decade.
—Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The plot pivot point is based on a real proposal (but never actualized) to pay New York City homeowners to shelter migrants in their homes.
—The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
The platforms analyze patterns in melody, harmony, and rhythm before generating new audio based on prompts or uploaded recordings.
—Mustakim Hasnath, Fortune, 30 May 2026
It’s set to be based on Rachel Reid’s book The Long Game, which continues the relationship between Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie).
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
Oscar nominee Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry and Jennifer Coolidge also starred in the movie, based on the massively popular video game.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 May 2026
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
Michaela Trimble is a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who has been based in Mexico City for a decade.
—Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The plot pivot point is based on a real proposal (but never actualized) to pay New York City homeowners to shelter migrants in their homes.
—The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
The platforms analyze patterns in melody, harmony, and rhythm before generating new audio based on prompts or uploaded recordings.
—Mustakim Hasnath, Fortune, 30 May 2026
It’s set to be based on Rachel Reid’s book The Long Game, which continues the relationship between Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie).
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
Oscar nominee Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry and Jennifer Coolidge also starred in the movie, based on the massively popular video game.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for based
predicated
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Cove Kaz's investment is predicated on a belief that Kazakhstan's tungsten reserves will have a lifespan that outlasts many political cycles.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 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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“Based.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/based. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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