as in predicating
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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Recent Examples of basing
Locked out of homebuying, Gen Z is also investing in the stock market earlier than other generations did, but many are basing decisions on social media influencers and FOMO (fear of missing out) rather than more certified picks.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Rely on simple, hands-off strategies like withdrawing only dividends and interest, basing calculations on your current lifestyle, or pulling just your RMDs.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Jonah is basing a screenplay on the town and a father-and-son relationship.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
Again, while that may not seem dramatically higher from current levels, the bigger takeaway is the broader basing formation attempting to resolve higher despite rising interest rates.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 20 May 2026
These space companies, particularly those interested in large constellations of orbital data centers and other satellites, are basing their business models on a commercially available Starship.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Sixty percent of millennials think winning the lottery is a reasonable retirement plan, and 18% of all those surveyed are basing their retirement plans on hopes of hitting the jackpot someday.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
That has prompted discussion of basing California’s funding model on enrollment instead.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
European military spending is up, and France has promised to include Europe under its nuclear umbrella, including potentially basing nuclear bombers in allied countries.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Rely on simple, hands-off strategies like withdrawing only dividends and interest, basing calculations on your current lifestyle, or pulling just your RMDs.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Jonah is basing a screenplay on the town and a father-and-son relationship.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
Again, while that may not seem dramatically higher from current levels, the bigger takeaway is the broader basing formation attempting to resolve higher despite rising interest rates.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 20 May 2026
These space companies, particularly those interested in large constellations of orbital data centers and other satellites, are basing their business models on a commercially available Starship.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Sixty percent of millennials think winning the lottery is a reasonable retirement plan, and 18% of all those surveyed are basing their retirement plans on hopes of hitting the jackpot someday.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
That has prompted discussion of basing California’s funding model on enrollment instead.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
European military spending is up, and France has promised to include Europe under its nuclear umbrella, including potentially basing nuclear bombers in allied countries.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 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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Even with Morocco resting key players, the day’s match was not much of a competition.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Holding hands, sitting close together, or resting a hand on your partner's arm can signal to both of your nervous systems that no one is actually in danger.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Its boutique spa spotlights Farmaesthetics, award-winning face and body treatments that emphasize organic botanicals and grounding massage techniques.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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There is something incredibly grounding about building a product not in isolation, but in deep collaboration with the people and places that have shaped it for generations.—
Rebecca Cope,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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“Basing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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