as in predicating
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of basing
The Institute for the Study of War stated that China is providing military assistance to the Iranian regime’s missile program, basing its research on recent reporting.
—
Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Because large language models contain vast datasets that can contain biased information, there are risks in basing real estate decisions too closely on what technologies suggest.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Opponents argue the bill suggests some lives are more valuable than others by basing penalties on the victim's occupation.
—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
Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Because large language models contain vast datasets that can contain biased information, there are risks in basing real estate decisions too closely on what technologies suggest.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Opponents argue the bill suggests some lives are more valuable than others by basing penalties on the victim's occupation.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basing
Verb
-
With everyone predicating their behavior on everyone else’s, norms shift rapidly, and complicated feedback effects ensue.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Also in the vehicle was Jack Zyska, the Knights’ Director of Position Player Development, and junior pitcher Braden Smith, who was resting in the back.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
-
Houston police even recovered a stray bullet from the bed where the mother and her newborn had been resting just moments earlier, according to KTKR-TV.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Miller bounced back from a slow start after grounding out in each of the first two innings from her cleanup spot in the order.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
-
Springer fouled a ball off his foot in the third inning but completed his at bat, grounding out to third base.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Basing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
