as in predicating
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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Recent Examples of basing
Opponents argue the bill suggests some lives are more valuable than others by basing penalties on the victim's occupation.
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Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Etihad plans to bring its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Charlotte Douglas for the first time, and basing the advanced long-haul jet at CLT.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
ByteDance began building out TikTok’s international headquarters in Singapore around 2020, investing billions of dollars in the city‑state and basing key functions such as regional management, trust and safety, and data operations there.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Price is well above both the 50-day at $453 and the 200-day at $455, which are now turning higher together after months of basing.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
So much of what makes the American celebrity version of The Traitors both entertaining and frustrating is the poor gameplay; outside of the career gamers, most Faithfuls are basing everything on vibes.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Additionally, many intersections in the Palisades could become bottlenecks during evacuations, leading to significant delays, the resiliency report said, basing the conclusion on a traffic pattern analysis.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
February 18, 2026 Companies of every size in every industry and part of the world are basing more of their work around projects.
—Harvard Business Review, 18 Feb. 2026
Civil rights groups said that basing a deportation law on Palestinian Authority payments effectively excluded Jewish Israelis, including settlers convicted of attacks against Palestinians, from the threat of losing their citizenship, as the statute targeted people of a certain race.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Etihad plans to bring its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Charlotte Douglas for the first time, and basing the advanced long-haul jet at CLT.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
ByteDance began building out TikTok’s international headquarters in Singapore around 2020, investing billions of dollars in the city‑state and basing key functions such as regional management, trust and safety, and data operations there.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Price is well above both the 50-day at $453 and the 200-day at $455, which are now turning higher together after months of basing.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
So much of what makes the American celebrity version of The Traitors both entertaining and frustrating is the poor gameplay; outside of the career gamers, most Faithfuls are basing everything on vibes.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Additionally, many intersections in the Palisades could become bottlenecks during evacuations, leading to significant delays, the resiliency report said, basing the conclusion on a traffic pattern analysis.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
February 18, 2026 Companies of every size in every industry and part of the world are basing more of their work around projects.
—Harvard Business Review, 18 Feb. 2026
Civil rights groups said that basing a deportation law on Palestinian Authority payments effectively excluded Jewish Israelis, including settlers convicted of attacks against Palestinians, from the threat of losing their citizenship, as the statute targeted people of a certain race.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basing
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With everyone predicating their behavior on everyone else’s, norms shift rapidly, and complicated feedback effects ensue.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Give yourself space by resting between tasks.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Beautiful mixer also deserves bonus points for remaining stable while resting on the counter between uses.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Think sound healing, herbarium workshops, refreshing facials and light, grounding bodywork sessions that introduce pressure points and the restoration of natural energy flow.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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An original soundtrack will accompany the release, further grounding the film in L’s sonic legacy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Basing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basing. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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