as in grounds
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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Relevance
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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
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
He shifts gears seasonally and bases it on what’s fresh.
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Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
The committee bases its rate decisions on economic data and its best assessment of how many factors – eg, fiscal policy and geopolitical events – may affect both inflation and employment.
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Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
The decline in contenders will also likely mean fewer nominations, as the TV Academy bases the number of nominees in a category on how many programs or individuals are submitted.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
The Old Farmer's Almanac bases its extended weather forecasts on solar science, climatology, and meteorology, touting an 80 percent accuracy rating.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Mitchell bases his assessment on a poll released last week by state Democratic chairman Rusty Hicks, part of an effort to pressure low-polling Democratic candidates to step out of the race.
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George Skelton,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Mitchell bases his assessment on a poll released last week by state Democratic Party Chairman Rusty Hicks, part of an effort to pressure low-polling Democratic candidates to step out of the race.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
IMDBPro bases its Top 100 most-popular list on the page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
There's now a 40% probability that the Federal Reserve will hike rates at its December meeting, up from 3% at its June meeting, according to CME FedWatch, which bases its predictions on 30-Day Fed funds futures prices.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
He shifts gears seasonally and bases it on what’s fresh.
—
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
The committee bases its rate decisions on economic data and its best assessment of how many factors – eg, fiscal policy and geopolitical events – may affect both inflation and employment.
—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
The decline in contenders will also likely mean fewer nominations, as the TV Academy bases the number of nominees in a category on how many programs or individuals are submitted.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
The Old Farmer's Almanac bases its extended weather forecasts on solar science, climatology, and meteorology, touting an 80 percent accuracy rating.
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Mitchell bases his assessment on a poll released last week by state Democratic chairman Rusty Hicks, part of an effort to pressure low-polling Democratic candidates to step out of the race.
—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Mitchell bases his assessment on a poll released last week by state Democratic Party Chairman Rusty Hicks, part of an effort to pressure low-polling Democratic candidates to step out of the race.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
IMDBPro bases its Top 100 most-popular list on the page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bases
Verb
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Their chemistry grounds every emotional turn of the film, balancing comedy, heartbreak, and tenderness with confidence and precision.
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But if the film occasionally threatens to float away into its own inaccessible realm, Camp’s witty, doleful performance grounds it with a human dimension, albeit not a terribly warm one.
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Are the foundations laid in 1776 and 1789 still strong enough and sound enough to resist the tremors of our times?
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But there are many plants that are fast-growing yet sized right for foundations.
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Around 30 Maple Park Middle School students spent the last few weeks of the summer term weaving English language arts and STEM skills together to research the international soccer teams with base camps in Kansas City and create animatronics based on their findings.
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For many kids, summer means camps, vacations, and sports.
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Protests from Washington and other capitals didn’t slow China’s island buildup, and Beijing has learned from that experience, Powell said.
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Between capitals, the ship glides through Austria’s wine country, with family winery visits and Melk Abbey structuring the scenic stretches.
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Their hybrid style anchors the two opposing aesthetics, and doesn’t look totally out of place next to the activewear bottoms, rather than loafers.
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The leg-lengthening bottoms exude sophistication and instantly upgrade any summer outfit.
Noun
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Curriculum reform was one of the cornerstones of Louisiana’s rise in literacy achievement.
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These changes will have a significant impact in Nevada, where tourism, hospitality, and gaming are cornerstones of the state's economy.
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One soldier’s hand rests on the back of another.
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The decision to continue in the position rests solely on him.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton also reflect on the bedrocks of our democracy, including the Electoral College and the peaceful transfer of power.
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Nola and Realmuto, long bedrocks for the organization, are facing turmoil.
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“Bases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bases. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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