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
On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.2% in July, down from 0.3% the previous month, while core prices ticked up 0.3%, a bit faster than the 0.2% in June.
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Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
For years, China has used Mexico and Vietnam, among other countries, as transshipment bases prior to exporting goods to the U.S., according to a Brookings Institute report from June.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Logan Webb has a 5 ERA over his last nine starts, Robbie Ray is at 4.34 over his last five starts, Justin Verlander is a high 4 ERA pitcher and hasn’t gone six innings in a month, and the final two spots are in flux on a start-to-start basis.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
But the campaign was unsuccessful, with the Department of Corrections claiming there was no legal basis for removal.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
For years, China has used Mexico and Vietnam, among other countries, as transshipment bases prior to exporting goods to the U.S., according to a Brookings Institute report from June.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Logan Webb has a 5 ERA over his last nine starts, Robbie Ray is at 4.34 over his last five starts, Justin Verlander is a high 4 ERA pitcher and hasn’t gone six innings in a month, and the final two spots are in flux on a start-to-start basis.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
But the campaign was unsuccessful, with the Department of Corrections claiming there was no legal basis for removal.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basis
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Hardware is the foundation of AI infrastructure, so securing it should be a top priority.—
Yuriy Bulygin,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For a chipmunk that is causing structural damage, such as undermining the foundation of stairs or walkways, rat-sized snap traps baited with peanut butter are effective, says Anderson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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For the Speaker, the product of an unplanned pregnancy, religion has long been a cornerstone of his life.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Communication Now and in the future, clear, honest and empathetic communication must be a cornerstone of HR leadership.—
Dr. Nara Ringrose,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Celebrating 15 years in 2025, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a bedrock of the community, welcoming all to enjoy its shaded walkways, flowering native gardens, and acres of wetlands and mangrove forests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Kanwar Yatra passes through the northern states that form the bedrock of support for Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government, which critics accuse of attacking the secular ideals enshrined in India’s constitution.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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The move, rooted in Section 232 national security justification, aims to accelerate domestic chip production, complementing the subsidies under the CHIPS and Science Act.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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Even if, it must be said, those agreements fly in the face of national security justification for the restrictions.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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