basing

present participle of base
as in predicating
to find a basis she based her argument on careful research

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Recent Examples of basing There’s the perspective of Pro Football Focus, which asserts Marshall has been as bad as any NFL cornerback could possibly be but appears to be basing that partly on incorrect data. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026 In 2024, the board approved an annual salary of $152,000 for Nativo, basing the amount on a formal compensation study, Hamilton said. — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 That’s the lovely thing about basing it on a really good book. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 For example, Scott Bernstein, co-founder of the environmental group Center for Neighborhood Technology, worries the agencies are basing their computer models on weather trends using only data collected from 1990 through 2024. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Godshalk also recommends choosing basing flowers to add complementary texture and color to the parallel plant material. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota currently leads the B-21 basing effort. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026 Take full advantage of these expert recs by basing yourself directly in the Rockaways. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 In monitoring potential large basing patterns over the last few weeks, Spotify has continued to pop up on our radar screens. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Sep. 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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  • Research suggests nasal breathing may lower the likelihood of developing allergies, and preliminary studies link resting nasal breathing to lower blood pressure than mouth breathing.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Danyl Bosomworth, founder of ice bath brand Brass Monkey, told The Independent that women tend to carry a higher body fat percentage, a smaller body surface area to volume ratio and a lower resting metabolic rate.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • Fresh Snow is a rare floral that works well for me in the wintertime, thanks to grounding notes of suede and musk.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Ali Tekin, the mill’s director of research and development, said the colors add a soft and grounding effect to collections.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Basing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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