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
Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription, or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Camera, now 45% off, nails the basics with sharp 1080p video, color night vision, and smart motion alerts that know the difference between a car and a cat.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
The basic logic of the drink is, as mentioned, Negroni-like, but more esoteric on a number of fronts.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription, or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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Ants display rudimentary counting abilities, can understand the concept of zero and make tools.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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The voice performers — including Thomas Lennon, Kyle Mooney, Melissa Villasenor, and Fortune Feimster — are superior to the rudimentary computer animation that probably works better on the small screen.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since 1975, the SSA has applied the COLA each year using CPI-W data from July through September, with the goal of helping beneficiaries cover rising costs for essentials like housing, food, and health care.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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For someone earning $14 an hour, that means working about 63 hours a week just to keep housing costs under 50% of their paycheck, leaving enough for essentials like food, transportation and insurance — which, when combined, take up more than 40% of the average Miamian’s budget.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Until recently, Academy, a public school that enrolls more than three hundred elementary-age students, had a single dishwashing machine that could handle one large sheet pan at a time.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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New buildings incoming After the approval of a $180 million bond initiative last year, KCKPS pledged to construct two new middle schools, consolidate two elementary campuses into one and add an addition to Sumner Academy within five years.—
Sofi Zeman
October 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But staying relevant in the digital landscape, especially as AI enters the mix, is a must.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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It’s located off the southeast end of campus near the UF Health Shands Hospital and the Cade Museum (a must for families), putting restaurants and gameday activities only a short drive away.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sign up today and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $97 (+taxes and fees) through July 15, 2025.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Louie, a 31-year-old former TV reporter, and Velovic, a 25-year-old who works in tech sales, both had strong introductory confessionals as the boats were coming to the marooning.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some states have instituted requirements for websites with adult or pornographic content to verify visitors' age before granting access, although tech experts have pointed out VPNs can be used to get around those guardrails.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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There will be 223 new apartments available altogether, once the Union at Rose Park is completed, and 165 of those will be considered affordable housing for lower-income residents, a requirement of each development's tax incremental financing.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Previous government shutdowns have not resulted in mass layoffs, and previous presidents have not used the time to make fundamental changes to agencies.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Thriving in this new hybrid workforce, where human judgment is amplified by AI collaborators, requires a fundamental change in our mindsets, skillsets, and strategys.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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