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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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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“Bases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bases. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.
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