as in mostly
for the most part
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Recent Examples of basically
Almaleh said that expenses paid by tenants, like property taxes and insurance, have basically doubled over the past five years, making Colorado a harder sell for out-of-state companies looking to establish a presence here.
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Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Amazon traded basically unchanged in 2025, without the large gains of some AI plays.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
So depending on the year, basically.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
With 697 square feet on the ground floor and another 679 square feet on the second floor, this Amazon tiny home is basically the mansions of tiny homes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Amazon traded basically unchanged in 2025, without the large gains of some AI plays.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
So depending on the year, basically.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
With 697 square feet on the ground floor and another 679 square feet on the second floor, this Amazon tiny home is basically the mansions of tiny homes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basically
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That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid released from mushrooms is mostly evaporated and mushrooms are deep golden brown, 2–3 minutes more.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Until recently, Kei cars have been mainly internal combustion engine powered, but Suzuki recently unveiled its Vision e-Sky concept electric Kei car.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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It was followed by professional and business services, adding 1,100, and government (mainly education), adding 1,000.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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This primarily affects commercial PCs.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But unlike Waabi, Wayve has focused primarily on passenger vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems rather than trucking.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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While speaking in Toledo, Vance largely reiterated the administration’s points that acquiring Greenland would boost American national security interests and its critical minerals supply chain.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Jan. 2026
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Greenland also possesses vast, largely untapped mineral reserves, including rare earths critical to advanced technology and military systems.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Fenerbahce offered to take up Duran’s salary on a season-long loan at the start of July, yet his time in Turkey has been slow-going, chiefly down to injury.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The essay needed to be written because no prominent voices are addressing the distinct possibility that Iran’s ethnics might secede, chiefly the larger ones with kin across borders.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The pair is slated to feature a predominantly red upper with matching red elephant print overlays, a cream tongue, eyestay and midsole and a black heel, liner and outsole.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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More recent on-screen projects have predominantly been animated.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Local police are generally barred from cooperating with immigration enforcement under state law.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Workers’ compensation generally provides coverage for on-the-job injuries sustained by employees.—
John Perlstein,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The most common type of gallstone consists principally of cholesterol.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Basically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basically. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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