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
Earnings per share hit 2 cents on an adjusted basis, reversing a loss of 8 cents a share in the year-earlier period.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Original Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut (seasonal) Four new doughnuts will also be rotated in on a seasonal basis, the chain said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
And that will always get front offices and fan bases salivating at the possibility of acquiring said star.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Jon Stewart has re-upped his deal to executive produce The Daily Show and host it on a part-time basis, Paramount announced on Monday.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Original Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut (seasonal) Four new doughnuts will also be rotated in on a seasonal basis, the chain said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
And that will always get front offices and fan bases salivating at the possibility of acquiring said star.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Jon Stewart has re-upped his deal to executive produce The Daily Show and host it on a part-time basis, Paramount announced on Monday.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basis
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As part of its tax-exempt status, the foundation is prohibited from endorsing political candidates and, generally, must be nonpartisan in its activities.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Michelle encourages people to not just wear the color pink or purchase products at the register, but to ensure the foundations and organizations receiving your money actually use it to support breast cancer research.—
Ariel Nagi,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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These results could pave the way for more efficient and durable solar tower systems, a cornerstone of next-generation renewable energy infrastructure.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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If his forecast proves right, the Mavericks may have found not just their next franchise cornerstone, but the kind of talent even Kevin Durant believes could define an era.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mom worked multiple jobs while Papa, a Marine, and Tutu helped raise the little girl, instilling a deep faith in her that remains a bedrock to this day.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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If Yesavage returns for a Game 5 start, the rookie will need the bat-missing, bedrock splitter back in his pitch mix.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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To say nothing about the thorny question of its genre—do Eastern European writers need to provide more explanations and justifications when using the technique of autofiction?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Parise questioned the government’s financial justification for its operation in Old Irving Park, which yielded one arrest of an undocumented immigrant but had far-reaching effects on children and other residents.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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