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as in cellars
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 feet
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 basements
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Mold and mildew grow in moist, humid environments, particularly bathrooms, basements, and closets.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Make sure bathrooms, basements and laundry areas are well ventilated.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Ensure attics and basements are well-ventilated to avoid moisture buildup.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Before moving day, make sure attics, garages, basements, and off-site storage units have been fully packed and emptied.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Most have buried their concentration camp stories in attics and basements and trash cans and boxes.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Mold and mildew grow in moist, humid environments, particularly bathrooms, basements, and closets.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Make sure bathrooms, basements and laundry areas are well ventilated.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Ensure attics and basements are well-ventilated to avoid moisture buildup.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Before moving day, make sure attics, garages, basements, and off-site storage units have been fully packed and emptied.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Most have buried their concentration camp stories in attics and basements and trash cans and boxes.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basements
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In addition to critics, collectors are going big on the 2023 vintage, with many adding significant numbers of bottles to their cellars.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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As a travel writer, my time there has stretched from Paris streets to Burgundy cellars, from slow days in Provence to coastal stretches along the Atlantic and Mediterranean.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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In June 2025, a 3,502-square-foot single-family residence in the 700 block of Northampton Drive sold for $6,958,000, a price per square foot of $1,987.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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My muscles felt looser and my body more at ease after the 90-minute treatment, which consists of a massage that goes from feet up to the face and includes a facial.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The breathable, relaxed-fitting bottoms are substantial enough to wear on the plane and work just as well over a bathing suit on the beach or with a pair of sneakers for a day of sightseeing.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Fashion girls make a strong case for contrasting the athletic bottoms with feminine tops and shoes, and the same approach works here.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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For example, today’s homes often have open floor plans and concrete slab foundations, while older properties typically had smaller rooms and crawlspaces.—
Kat Tretina,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Basements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basements. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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