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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
Noun
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These eight-legged creepy-crawlies are found in basements, cellars, and dark corners.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
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The vault was designed by architect Olivier Chadebost (whose work includes the ultra-modern cellars of Chateau d’Yquem in Sauternes and Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion) and was inspired by cathedrals.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The alleged attacker, Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, fled on foot and was apprehended that day.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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There were two locations filmed for this video, one 200+ feet away from the ballot box (with signs) and one next to the ballot box (no signs).—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The dressy bottoms have belt loops, side and back pockets, and an elastic waistband.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Adding to the coquette look, Hadid's cheeky bikini bottoms were adorned with two white floral embellishments.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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The package included investments in coastal protection, climate finance, resilience-building programs, and other efforts aimed at helping countries adapt to increasingly severe weather events—support that also strengthened the foundations of the region's agricultural sector.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
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“Basements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basements. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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