as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the sole basis for the rumor is someone's overactive imagination
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Recent Examples of basis
Kersten later resigned and, in recent months, COPA has been led on an interim basis by LaKenya White, a 25-year veteran of Chicago’s police oversight apparatus.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
On a more speculative basis, there are at least four trends that have marked the past forty years, and that are now worth watching for a change of course.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Condos also tend to sell at a premium on a per-square-foot basis, according to Redfin, which means buyers often get less space for the money.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Donations from non-political 501(c)(4) organizations, such as Lions Clubs or youth sports leagues, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
On a more speculative basis, there are at least four trends that have marked the past forty years, and that are now worth watching for a change of course.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Condos also tend to sell at a premium on a per-square-foot basis, according to Redfin, which means buyers often get less space for the money.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Donations from non-political 501(c)(4) organizations, such as Lions Clubs or youth sports leagues, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basis
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And with the foundation laid, Flowers is eager for the Golden Bulls to make that next leap.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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The West Virginia man set up a foundation that built two churches in his home state and gave food, clothing and scholarships to local students, according to a 2020 New York Times obituary.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Enterprise software is no longer viewed as a discretionary cost but rather as an operational cornerstone for the digital economy.—
Arthur Mouratov,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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More The History of The Usos The Usos, sons of WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, have been a cornerstone of WWE's tag team division for over a decade.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Now, investors are left grappling with the implications of this escalation, which could erode trust in America’s financial bedrock and exacerbate economic stagnation amid soaring deficits and national debt.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The village also has about 3,000 animals, a bedrock of life for Bedouin shepherds.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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The vessel was operating in international waters but that added to the murkiness of the legal justification.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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This document, so often a justification for violence, also contains words of reconciliation, of fortitude and healing.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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