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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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
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
The agency bases those scores largely on student results on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, exams.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The agency bases those scores largely on student results on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, exams.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bases
Verb
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Maintenance and grounds workers at Illinois State University are in the third week of a strike amid ongoing wage disputes.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Robertson grounds both versions of Niall in a sad-eyed misery, with Bell stepping in and giving the character grace notes of humor that don’t always seem to fit the story.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some trees, like silver maples, are known for aggressive roots that can damage driveways and foundations.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Unlike the public-private partnerships other presidential foundations have with the federal agency to administer presidential libraries on site, Obama signed an alternative agreement to digitize and display some of his presidential records instead.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Without due process, everyone of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast was forced to abandon (or sell, usually at a significant loss) their homes, farms and businesses before being put in camps like Manzanar.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Lewis had a successful solo career, her breakup with Sennett left some lasting scars, professionally and personally, and communication between the two camps seemed largely nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Miami has also become one of the capitals of mixed martial arts, with gyms and talents that raise the level every day.—
Jorge Ebro
May 6,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Climate politics may be stalled in some national capitals.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Landau also recommended this pair for its grippy bottoms and elevated heel, which can relieve foot pressure.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Place 1 cheese slice on 1 patty; cook until bottoms are well browned and cheese is melted, about 30 seconds.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Atlan-Jackson was mulling his next steps after an attempt to build a European distribution group under his Backup Media banner, with France’s The Jokers Films and Benelux’s Cinéart as its first cornerstones, hit the buffers due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the rise of streamers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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At the bare minimum, those are the most important building blocks required to be a true contender, the franchise cornerstones that become a rising tide for everyone else.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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One of the bedrocks of Bednar’s coaching philosophy is breaking the season into 10-game segments.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Better yet, those bedrocks are as plentiful as ever.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From swastikas scrawled in school bathrooms and subway stations to antisemitic graffiti targeting synagogues and Jewish institutions, symbols of hate are appearing with growing visibility in everyday American life.—
Ariella Noveck,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Cameras won't be banned from the high-profile murder case of the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk, a Utah judge ruled Friday, saying coverage requests from news stations would continue to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2026
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“Bases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bases. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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