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
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
California is one of a handful of states that bases aid, in part, on average daily attendance, according to Dee, so when fewer kids show, that means fewer resources.
—Marina E. Franco, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
California is one of a handful of states that bases aid, in part, on average daily attendance, according to Dee, so when fewer kids show, that means fewer resources.
—Marina E. Franco, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bases
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Developed with guidance from Hollywood, Health & Society, the series grounds its storytelling in research and lived experience to illuminate the human impact of systemic inequities in healthcare.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Polacek views wellness and technology as complementary forces, where one grounds the other.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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And while much of it rests on tradition, this dish’s combination of crispy skin and tender meat appeals to anyone who loves delicious food.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The ship now rests in two pieces around 53 miles northwest of Boulder Reef in Lake Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Bases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bases. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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