as in grounds
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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as in foundations
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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2
as in camps
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 capitals
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 bottoms
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 cornerstones
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the sole basis for the rumor is someone's overactive imagination
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Recent Examples of bases
Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Glassdoor bases its rankings on insiders' takes on criteria that can determine a good job, ranging from opportunities for career growth to satisfaction with compensation and benefits.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Audubon bases its count on the southern portion of Maine because there are enough bird counters to get a reliable number.
—Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025
Further adding to the time saving, Toupin even bases his company office at the fast-developing Salado Airport in Texas, just 30 minutes north of Austin.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
The Social Security Administration bases its COLA each year on average annual increases in the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W) from July through September.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Kentucky currently bases its energy standards on codes from 2009, and a state task force has met throughout this year to consider updates.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) bases its annual COLA on third-quarter inflation data to help benefits keep pace with rising costs.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Bing bases its results on Copilot AI, which takes advantage of OpenAI GPT models.
—PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Hippocrates bases his explanation of epilepsy, that most perplexing of illnesses, on observation.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Glassdoor bases its rankings on insiders' takes on criteria that can determine a good job, ranging from opportunities for career growth to satisfaction with compensation and benefits.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Audubon bases its count on the southern portion of Maine because there are enough bird counters to get a reliable number.
—Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025
Further adding to the time saving, Toupin even bases his company office at the fast-developing Salado Airport in Texas, just 30 minutes north of Austin.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
The Social Security Administration bases its COLA each year on average annual increases in the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W) from July through September.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Kentucky currently bases its energy standards on codes from 2009, and a state task force has met throughout this year to consider updates.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) bases its annual COLA on third-quarter inflation data to help benefits keep pace with rising costs.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Bing bases its results on Copilot AI, which takes advantage of OpenAI GPT models.
—PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bases
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From that position, Dimon grounds his thinking in the Western tradition of free people and free markets, reflected in democratic institutions and capitalist economies.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The series grounds its narrative in ambition and strategy within elite figure skating, framing Adriana’s return as a professional move shaped by both legacy and survival.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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The proposal rests on the false premise that allowing corporate investors to own and subsequently rent out homes is a major driver of high home prices.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Opened last fall, the resort rests where three ecosystems collide—the Mojave Desert, the Colorado Plateau, and the Great Basin—creating scenery that feels somewhat otherworldly.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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