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
Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 Mar. 2026
That’s because lawmakers put outsized effort into a slew of dangerous and divisive bills that assault the basic rights of every Floridian.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 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
As a result, the alien almost certainly wouldn’t have the same basic chemical or genetic building blocks that all life on Earth shares—and a simple genetic test would reveal that, Wong says.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 Mar. 2026
That’s because lawmakers put outsized effort into a slew of dangerous and divisive bills that assault the basic rights of every Floridian.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
Community dance party with lessons Sandpipers Dance Club hosts its monthly Dance Party from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena St. Dance instructor John Downing will teach line dance basics.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 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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There’s infectious joy and wonder as the Eridian who will come to be known as Rocky begins communicating with Ryland, at first with rudimentary signals and then with more complex language once Ryland rigs a translation device.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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The result is a kind of rudimentary, cyborg turtle hot rod.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This tote is an office workhorse, spanning over 18 inches wide and 12 inches tall to fit all your workplace essentials.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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At Celine, statement silk scarves proved endlessly versatile—worn as a necktie, tied across the shoulders, or even belted around the waist to bring a pop of color to your everyday essentials.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The eldest Clyburn daughter, Abby (Beau Garrett), and her two children, 15-year-old Bridgette (Amiah Miller) and elementary-age Macy (Alaina Pollack), round out a family dynamic painted with broad, predictable strokes.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Children who are older-elementary age, parents must assess their development and functioning.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, the tacos at Carnicería Estrella—an equally aesthetic spot that’s all white tiles and red details and can also be found in CDMX—are just as delicious, while Tacos Primo in El Centro is an absolute must.—
Lauren Cocking,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Of course, there's the classic cobra pose (a must in snake yoga).—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This card offers one of the longest introductory APR periods for purchases and qualifying balance transfers.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Visits that require a provider cost $29 each for patients who are not One Medical members or not using an introductory offer through Prime.—
Amina Niasse,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The suit, filed in Sacramento federal court, argues California’s requirement that all new vehicles sold in the state be zero-emission by 2035 improperly regulates fuel economy — an area the administration says falls under the authority of the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Trump signed into law the first reconciliation bill passed by this Congress last year, extending his tax cuts, funding immigration enforcement, and strengthening work requirements for certain federal social welfare programs.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Though Pollan hesitates to claim that a fundamental aspect of human capability and human experience remains beyond science’s reach, A World Appears closely maps out such a territory.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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One of the benefits of working with a consistent team is them really understanding the flow of the show, the fundamental restrictions and benefits of a venue like the Dolby, and how it can be captured on camera by our brilliant director, Hamish Hamilton.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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