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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the firm belief that complete trust between partners is the base of any successful marriage
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2
as in camp
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made
the army's base of attack was kept top secret until the battle began
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the base of the industry is California's Silicon Valley
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as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the base of the mountain extends over a huge area make sure the base of the stove rests evenly on the floor
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as in headquarters
the place from which a commander runs operations
the army base is three miles down the road
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as in vile
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
a base and sneaky act that is a clear violation of international law
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as in humble
showing, expressing, or offered in a spirit of humility or unseemly submissiveness
their base obedience to every unprincipled action ordered by their leader
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as in predicated
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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Recent Examples of base
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
Health officials emphasize that the effects of exposure can vary based on time, place, and individual health status.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Explosions reported near military base in Kirzhachsky district, Vladimir region — local media
A road leading from Moscow to Kirzhach has reportedly been blocked.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Overall, this is a great option for everything from travel to sun protection to a base layer on cold days.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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, 24 Apr. 2025
Health officials emphasize that the effects of exposure can vary based on time, place, and individual health status.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
India has signaled interest in Tesla setting up a base in the country, though the country’s protectionist policies present some obstacles for the EV maker.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Explosions reported near military base in Kirzhachsky district, Vladimir region — local media
A road leading from Moscow to Kirzhach has reportedly been blocked.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The brand’s trio set offers a classic color, along with a base coat and top coat—and the brushes are flat and densely packed with synthetic fibers for precision painting.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Overall, this is a great option for everything from travel to sun protection to a base layer on cold days.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for base
Noun
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But after searching for the better part of five years, Reddy has hired a new doctor on a half-time basis, and another is coming on board this June.—
Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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About 90,000 other refugees were processed at three other military bases in the United States.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The guide showcases all the programs and events being offered by the district this summer, including camps, trips and special events like Concerts in Your Park, fireworks shows and outdoor movie nights.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of modern Pakistan, came to lead the camp while advocating this view.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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The move comes on the heels of massive changes at the center, as President Trump fired the president and chairman in early February.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Research shows harboring resentment erodes your mental and physical health, consuming your thoughts, keeping the hurt at the center of your daily activities, weighing you down and depleting energy that could be channeled into more positive and creative directions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The short-term tax burden of tariffs is about 2.5 times greater for those at the bottom, the Yale analysis found.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Arrange the shards in a layer in the bottom of your planter.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The imitation Punisher logo on Cole’s bullet was no act of flattery, but the most vile of insults.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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Fans, some of them little kids parroting what their parents were saying, called him vile names.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Like a cat with nine lives, the building has undergone multiple renovations since its humble start as a savonnerie, or soap factory, in 1630.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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But why has this humble $2.99 bag, ostensibly intended to carry produce, turned into such a status symbol?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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For many of us, these quiet, intimate moments formed the foundation of our lifelong relationship with beauty.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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Their projects led to the development of the internet, laying the foundation for today’s trillion-dollar digital economy.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The former recently offered the ability to integrate its chatbot Claude into Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar—gaining a foothold in an existing tech ecosystem rather than building anew.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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China does not want external powers, particularly in the West, to gain a foothold in Myanmar and thereby challenge Beijing’s regional dominance.—
Ye Myo Hein,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Base.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/base. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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