as in predicated
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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Recent Examples of based
The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
But prosecutors might have a difficult time convincing a jury that the five defendants are guilty of murder, said Linda Parisi, a defense attorney based in Sacramento.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
New vehicles now sell for an average of nearly $50,000, up 30% in six years, and average monthly payments — based on 10% down and a 6-year note — recently hit $775.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The London native spent two years with the Royal Shakespeare Company before exiting to star in the title role of the heroic young man in the acclaimed 1970 BBC miniseries Daniel Deronda, based on the 1876 George Eliot novel.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
This, like many American wars, is based on politics and energy markets — not religion.
—Jennifer Lutz, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
During setup, the app recommended a daily calorie target based on my goal and activity level.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
The incentive structure is based on multiples of five cases from the Criminal Trial Support Unit’s unassigned defendants’ list, where bar advocates can take on five, 10, or 15 such cases for a possible maximum of $7,500 in incentive bonuses — 15 cases at $500 each.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
But prosecutors might have a difficult time convincing a jury that the five defendants are guilty of murder, said Linda Parisi, a defense attorney based in Sacramento.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
New vehicles now sell for an average of nearly $50,000, up 30% in six years, and average monthly payments — based on 10% down and a 6-year note — recently hit $775.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The London native spent two years with the Royal Shakespeare Company before exiting to star in the title role of the heroic young man in the acclaimed 1970 BBC miniseries Daniel Deronda, based on the 1876 George Eliot novel.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
This, like many American wars, is based on politics and energy markets — not religion.
—Jennifer Lutz, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
During setup, the app recommended a daily calorie target based on my goal and activity level.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
The incentive structure is based on multiples of five cases from the Criminal Trial Support Unit’s unassigned defendants’ list, where bar advocates can take on five, 10, or 15 such cases for a possible maximum of $7,500 in incentive bonuses — 15 cases at $500 each.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for based
predicated
Verb
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Some of the backlash is predicated on harmful stereotypes about trans women that portray them as predatory opportunists.—
Jenna Norosky,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Those players’ eligibility is predicated on their pro compensation reflecting actual and necessary expenses; with G League players, their compensation goes well beyond expense reimbursement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Based.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/based. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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