as in mostly
for the most part
your answer is basically correct
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Recent Examples of basically
So, basically, just two rotation players.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Its stars are basically the most famous people on the planet right now.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 13 May 2026
Some are quirky and cute, some are minimal and clean, some lean into quiet luxury, and some are basically works of art.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
But even in Qian's study, basically everyone else suffered economically from that 19th-century immigration crackdown.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 12 May 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Its stars are basically the most famous people on the planet right now.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 13 May 2026
Some are quirky and cute, some are minimal and clean, some lean into quiet luxury, and some are basically works of art.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
But even in Qian's study, basically everyone else suffered economically from that 19th-century immigration crackdown.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basically
Adverb
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Clarke lives in Gowanus, Brooklyn’s mostly industrial neighborhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The audience was predominantly men, mostly clad in team jerseys and drinking twenty-dollar beers.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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One of those regional officials said the strikes by Saudi Arabia targeted hideouts of Iraqi militias, mainly Kataib Hezbollah, after Riyadh assessed that most of the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia came from neighboring Iraq.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The Africa Finance Corporation — which mainly deploys capital for infrastructure projects — will invest $100 million in venture capital firms that back technology companies on the continent.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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After joining the Twins two weeks into the season, Morris primarily worked as a long reliever.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The crowd is primarily partners seeking a romantic getaway and South Korean snowbirds in need of a warm-weather escape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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The candidates themselves seemed low-energy, even with their jabs — which were largely directed at Becerra, as Mark said.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Our former swing state now has become a red state through and through thanks largely to the new congressional districts which are stretched to inane proportions.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Magazines, which had previously been chiefly supported by subscribers, were now also supported by advertising.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
21 May 2026
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This has been going on for years, emanating chiefly from the far right.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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The charges have Arcadia’s predominantly Asian American community worried about potential anti-Asian backlash, though city officials emphasize that Wang’s alleged misconduct occurred before her 2022 election to the City Council.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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In 2022, an 18-year-old white supremacist wearing body armor opened fire in a supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo, New York, killing 10 people before being taken into custody.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Native plants generally play an especially big role in providing pollen and nectar for native insects.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Family meals are generally centered on a theme.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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The overwhelming majority of NFL teams are principally owned and run by white men.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 May 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,
16 May 2026
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“Basically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basically. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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