as in rudimentary
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
you'll need a basic knowledge of computers to get any sort of office work
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as in essential
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Recent Examples of basic
Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The wage needed to afford the basics increases substantially if a person has children to support.
—Kate Linderman, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
This order does nothing more than uphold the basic requirements designed to fulfil those promises.
—Anna Commander
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
For Newsweek In many ways, Coscarelli is returning to the basics with Chloe.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The wage needed to afford the basics increases substantially if a person has children to support.
—Kate Linderman, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
More than two-thirds of television workers – 68% – report difficulty covering basic living expenses.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
This order does nothing more than uphold the basic requirements designed to fulfil those promises.
—Anna Commander
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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Sometimes the eyes are indifferent, mechanical, assessing the body as rudimentary meat.—
Akwaeke Emezi
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some are fairly rudimentary – while others are extremely sophisticated and skilled.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Target’s sales held strong through the pandemic as remote workers set up home offices and stocked up on essentials.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Allocate funds, prioritizing essentials, savings and debt repayment.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of the fastest-growing districts in the state, Leander ISD operates dozens of elementary, middle and high schools.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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There are indications that students who had to attend school at the elementary and high school level were noticeably behind where other students would have been at that same point in their education.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tour Southeastern’s Campus Hammond is a college town, so visiting Southeastern Louisiana University is a must.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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If magnetic charging is a must, the Pixel is for you.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Head coach of Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to media during his introductory press conference at Knicks Training Facility on July 08, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Pressed for time, Elliott handed over his introductory seminar to his teaching assistant: a young Kissinger, whose reverence for Germanic philosophers Brzezinski found off-putting.—
Niall Ferguson,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This requires everyone making Android apps to satisfy Google's requirements before virtually anyone will be able to install their apps, which could help Google retain control as the app market opens up.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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The requirements and safety standards are stringent.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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He may yet be proved wrong, but, after three years and counting, this is the fundamental assumption that undergirds his thinking on matters of war and peace.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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The concept of zero trust appears to contradict the fundamental idea of trusting others.—
David Schiffer,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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