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as in cellar
a room or set of rooms below the surface of the ground
we store our bicycles in the basement during the winter
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as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the basement of the outdoor fountain needs a lot of restoration work
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Recent Examples of basement
Tucked into the basement of the Hotel Park Ave, Seed Library gives mad scientist vibes, a sleek and sexy studio for cutting-edge cocktails.
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
This was at a time before the blues had become popularized and migrated to clubs on the North Side, and so Branch spent nights at such South and West Side clubs as Pepper’s Lounge, Checkerboard, Theresa’s Lounge and no-name basements and informal spaces.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
After Brooklyn, the family moved to New Jersey, where Jean built a makeshift studio in his uncle’s basement.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
This was at a time before the blues had become popularized and migrated to clubs on the North Side, and so Branch spent nights at such South and West Side clubs as Pepper’s Lounge, Checkerboard, Theresa’s Lounge and no-name basements and informal spaces.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
After Brooklyn, the family moved to New Jersey, where Jean built a makeshift studio in his uncle’s basement.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basement
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The largest projects — adding foundation strengthening poles in the cellar under the houses and replacing ancient clay pipes with modern sewage lines — were not necessary but needed to happen at some point to keep the house standing for years to come.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
26 Feb. 2026
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Tariq Francis scored 21 points, Harun Zrno added 13, and Rutgers defeated Maryland 68-57 on Sunday, lifting the Scarlet Knights out of the Big Ten cellar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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There are even redemption arcs, like that of Shane, the town alcoholic who turns around his bottom-of-a-bottle fortunes with a love for raising chickens.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Acquired two days before the Olympic break in a trade with the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Liam Greentree and draft picks, the 34-year-old Russian winger showed promising signs for a team near the bottom of the league in beating opposing goaltenders.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Subjecting them to extreme conditions–from the 14,000-foot ascent of Pikes Peak to the barren deserts of the Rebelle Rally.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
27 Feb. 2026
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The shoot-down comes about two weeks after the use of a military laser system by CBP designed to disrupt drones near El Paso prompted the FAA to abruptly shut down a large swath of airspace up to 18,000 feet over the city for 10 days.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Technique varies from athlete to athlete, with some choosing to boot up the kids at home (or hotel) and others opting to boot up in the base lodge.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Times noted its substantial subscriber base there has contributed significantly to its growth abroad.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Basement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basement. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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