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
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The Cold War exposed the ongoing need for a one-stop source of basic intelligence — and an opportunity for what in 1971 became the unclassified Factbook.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Demand for rubber sandal spiked 34 percent as consumers took the beach basic to the streets this summer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
But Kelly said many crimes rely on basic weaknesses that can be addressed with relatively simple fixes.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The Cold War exposed the ongoing need for a one-stop source of basic intelligence — and an opportunity for what in 1971 became the unclassified Factbook.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Made from a blend of polyester and cotton, this top is a versatile basic that can be dressed up or down for travel days, sightseeing excursions, and everything in between.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Demand for rubber sandal spiked 34 percent as consumers took the beach basic to the streets this summer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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By the late 1950s, Houdry had invented a rudimentary catalytic converter.—
Ann E. Carlson,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The crash occurred at Tempe in northern Greece after a passenger train was placed on the wrong track, into the path of an oncoming freight train — an astonishing lapse on a rudimentary rail network.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With no one aboard, the Artemis I capsule lacked life-support equipment and other crew essentials like a water dispenser and toilet.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Prioritize safety and preparedness—ensure vaccinations are current, ID tags and microchips are in place, and pack essentials such as water, waste bags, and cleaning supplies.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Following that thread, many nonprofits have excellent volunteer training programs for everything from crisis phone counseling to elementary inventory management.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the past 27 years, McCall has also served as a high school administrator, elementary principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Parents said the historical significance of the moment made attending the watch party a must.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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If your family is gathering for Easter brunch, cheese grits are a must.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The school announced Malone’s hiring on Tuesday and scheduled an introductory news conference for later in the day.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The school announced Malone's hiring on Tuesday and scheduled an introductory news conference for later in the day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The substitute also allows for the state to request a hardship waiver, something that was blocked under the original bill, from the community engagement requirements for counties with high unemployment, greater than 8% or one-and-a-half times higher than the national rate.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In this regard, a fundamental reorientation toward grassroots and community-based partnerships is critical, building institutional capacity from the ground up rather than top-down.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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This key milestone, overseen by the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales, provides formal validation that there are no fundamental safety, security, or safeguards flaws in the SMR-300 design.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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