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 In addition to the June 2027 trial date, both sides proposed that Maduro’s lawyers file their motion to dismiss the case based on sovereign immunity by September, with oral argument scheduled for November. Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 22 July 2026 This investigation is based on activity between March and Sunday, July 12, your response only needs to cover this timeframe. Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Police also found bloody shoeprints throughout the apartment that, based on their size, were believed to belong to a woman, according to the affidavit. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 While the three-paragraph Puck item was hastily aggregated by other media outlets, giving the inaccurate impression a deal was imminent, it also was based on a key assumption. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026 Many details surrounding the facilities remain classified or are based on satellite imagery, Iranian state media footage, and assessments by outside analysts. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 Last week, Meta paused a new AI tool to generate images based on public Instagram accounts after users complained that people’s likeness could be used without their consent. Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 The Herald’s reporting is based on interviews with law enforcement officials, court filings, and business and corporate records. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for based
predicated
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  • The conditions of Fang’s release — predicated in large part on his lack of any serious criminal history — include supervision by federal pretrial services and an unsecured $15,000 bond co-signed by Fang’s father.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Apple’s entire business is predicated on the consumer desire for simplicity.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026

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“Based.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/based. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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