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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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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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Recent Examples of base
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 July 2025
The fun thing about nachos is that they can be customized based on your family’s tastes.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 2025
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Haines Junction is the commercial heart of the park, home to a visitor center, and the base for many outfitters and lodges offering fishing, hiking and flight-seeing trips in and around Kluane.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
The first thing designers emphasize is choosing a base rug that's large enough to anchor your outdoor seating furniture.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
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Verb
Developers can work up Roblox games and experiences based on the IP in the system.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 July 2025
The fun thing about nachos is that they can be customized based on your family’s tastes.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 2025
Noun
The vault at the base in Fort Knox holds about half of the country's gold, according to the U.S. Mint.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Haines Junction is the commercial heart of the park, home to a visitor center, and the base for many outfitters and lodges offering fishing, hiking and flight-seeing trips in and around Kluane.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Adjective
Lazard will have a base salary of $2.25 million this upcoming season.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
The first thing designers emphasize is choosing a base rug that's large enough to anchor your outdoor seating furniture.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for base
Verb
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The actor appeared to have been trying to ground himself, while Kirby, who has also been filmed initiating some of the physical contact herself, has only spoken positively about Pascal and has not indicated any discomfort with his actions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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These activities not only provide the benefits of solitude but also help in grounding you in the present moment, further relaxing the brain.—
Joseph Jebelli,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The price-to-earnings ratio of 17.2 trades below the S&P 500’s 26.9, suggesting the stock may be attractively valued on an earnings basis.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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And buyouts mean that towns’ tax bases decrease, bringing in less money to apply to future floods.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Those mattresses will be returned to the rental company at the end of training camp.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
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At Tuesday’s sixth practice of training camp, the first one where players were thumping in pads, Robinson wore the orange jersey, spotlighting him as the practice player of the day.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Some had been in the center for weeks, others for months.—
Brent McDonald,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The Black Sabbath singer's coffin was driven along Broad Street in the city center.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
31 July 2025
Noun
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At the bottom of the stem of her glass was the engagement ring.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
30 July 2025
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Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Arriving in London, Jess has a chance encounter with Felix (Will Sharpe), a broke musician, in a particularly vile pub toilet.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 July 2025
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The tweets, a vile departure from Elmo’s often inspiring and motivational social media cadence, were sent on July 13 and promptly taken down.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Both Dunn’s and Watt’s stories exemplify two former standout NFL players who reached the pinnacle of their professions yet never forgot their humble beginnings, continuing to remain empathetic and grounded.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The humble, yet nutrient-dense raspberry may reign supreme here, dietitians say.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Maxwell’s conviction was, after all, predicated on the existence of these men, as the jury at her trial heard and believed following testimony from victims.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Now it’s predicated purely on compatibility, and that can very easily devolve into an algorithm as opposed to matters of the heart.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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“Base.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/base. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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