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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
Most of the city’s population of about a half-million fled but many hid in basements, said a former actor who huddled for months with his parents, saying they were nearly killed by the Russian bombing.
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Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Basement moisture and drainage Many KC homes have basements, and older drainage details combined with exterior grading and gutter configurations frequently drive moisture issues.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The same is true for basements and below-grade spaces, where moisture and humidity are more common.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms submerged in water with electrical outlets or cords.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
But factories had been built with steam engines in their basements, powering overhead shafts that ran the length of the buildings, with belts and pulleys carrying power to individual machines.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Projects such as additions, finished attics, basements and other substantial improvements have resulted in measurable increases in assessed value.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Loft spaces, finished basements, dens, and extra bedrooms offer families and buyers more room to meet their myriad needs.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Basement moisture and drainage Many KC homes have basements, and older drainage details combined with exterior grading and gutter configurations frequently drive moisture issues.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The same is true for basements and below-grade spaces, where moisture and humidity are more common.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms submerged in water with electrical outlets or cords.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
But factories had been built with steam engines in their basements, powering overhead shafts that ran the length of the buildings, with belts and pulleys carrying power to individual machines.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Projects such as additions, finished attics, basements and other substantial improvements have resulted in measurable increases in assessed value.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Loft spaces, finished basements, dens, and extra bedrooms offer families and buyers more room to meet their myriad needs.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basements
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Steep vineyard terraces around Bernkastel, Ürzig, Wehlen, and the legendary Scharzhofberg produce wines of exceptional finesse, often tasted in centuries-old cellars.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Today, the property is run by Kevin Fontaine, who manages the vineyards and the cellars.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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Forecasters are calling for feet of accumulation in the Sierra Nevada, with more than 30 inches possible near Donner Pass by today.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The photographed shark was maintaining a depth of around 500 meters (1,640 feet) along a seabed that sloped into much deeper water.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Styling her wet hair away from her face, the model paired a plunging bandeau-style bikini top with a pair of low-rise thong bikini bottoms.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Spanxsmooth Swim styles will include string bikini tops and bottoms, a bandeau bikini top, and a scoop-neck one-piece.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those foundations include the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, Hungary’s largest educational institution, which has close ties to Orbán’s government.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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That means investing in affordable healthcare, childcare, public education, workforce training, and infrastructure — the foundations of a strong middle class.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Basements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basements. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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