as in predicating
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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Recent Examples of basing
When Washington comes asking for basing rights, expect polite refusals.
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Bobby Ghosh, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
The league is basing its figures on paying 216 players over 18 teams, accounting for three new expansion teams by 2030.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Where to Stay There is a broad range of accommodation options for basing yourself in Long Lake (if your great-grandparents don’t own a family cabin).
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Some builders go even further, basing their tax estimates not on the finished house, but on the value of the lot before a shovel was ever turned.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025
However, with Powell basing his policy decisions on data such as jobs, Wilson noted, the Fed could still see more room to cut, even as Morgan Stanley sees a labor market that is not in jeopardy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
In 1988, the CDC recommended universal prenatal screening and linked an infant's vaccination to the mother's test result, again basing protection on a risk marker instead of vaccinating all infants.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Judge Currie dismissed both indictments, basing the dismissals on the conclusion that Halligan's appointment was invalid.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The town’s attorneys have had to make that case to several property owners in the utility’s service area already, basing their views on prior court cases from other Arizona towns.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Bobby Ghosh, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
The league is basing its figures on paying 216 players over 18 teams, accounting for three new expansion teams by 2030.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Where to Stay There is a broad range of accommodation options for basing yourself in Long Lake (if your great-grandparents don’t own a family cabin).
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Some builders go even further, basing their tax estimates not on the finished house, but on the value of the lot before a shovel was ever turned.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025
However, with Powell basing his policy decisions on data such as jobs, Wilson noted, the Fed could still see more room to cut, even as Morgan Stanley sees a labor market that is not in jeopardy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
In 1988, the CDC recommended universal prenatal screening and linked an infant's vaccination to the mother's test result, again basing protection on a risk marker instead of vaccinating all infants.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Judge Currie dismissed both indictments, basing the dismissals on the conclusion that Halligan's appointment was invalid.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The town’s attorneys have had to make that case to several property owners in the utility’s service area already, basing their views on prior court cases from other Arizona towns.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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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Scheierman’s only career start before Monday came in the final week of last season, when Boston was resting its top players to prepare for the playoffs.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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During the journey, photos and videos are being shared online and show Aloka traveling along highways and sidewalks, resting during breaks and greeting supporters.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Having something familiar to read, especially during turbulence or delays, can be grounding and comforting.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The expert explains that the generous scale of longer and wider planks visually elongates a room, enhancing light and proportion while also grounding a space with natural authenticity.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Basing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basing. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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