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
Chesapeake’s Yaqui Rivera struck out Josue Briceño with the bases loaded to end the game.
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Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
One person wrote on Smith's Facebook page that Allegheny Mountain deserved to lose federal funding on that basis alone.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 20 July 2025
Two walks and a hit-by-pitch loaded the bases for Minnesota with one out.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 July 2025
Median home prices of existing homes were also falling on a monthly basis.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2025
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Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
One person wrote on Smith's Facebook page that Allegheny Mountain deserved to lose federal funding on that basis alone.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 20 July 2025
Two walks and a hit-by-pitch loaded the bases for Minnesota with one out.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 July 2025
Median home prices of existing homes were also falling on a monthly basis.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basis
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Rangoon operation laid the foundation for further collaboration between India and Pakistan.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Offering an inclusive and expansive product range is a cornerstone of K-Beauty World.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Fostering community is a cornerstone of H&M’s diversity and inclusion mission.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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And some Senate Republicans are raising alarm bells about cuts that make up the bedrock of the package.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Terrain and Hydrology The region hardest hit — the Texas Hill Country — is particularly vulnerable to flash flooding due to its rugged terrain and shallow soil: Steep slopes and limestone bedrock cause water to run off quickly instead of soaking into the ground.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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While not all partners who cheat have dark personality traits, those who do often share certain justifications for their behavior.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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There is no other justification for trading a sturdy, dependable backup center for one who played 16 underwhelming games last season.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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