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basis

noun

ˈbā-səs

Definition of basis

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 The group, whose fighters have launched attacks on Turkish targets from bases in northern Iraq, has agreed to disband and lay down arms as part of the effort. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 His 40 steals are a career high after swiping 35 bases last year. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Other nations, which do not, are elected by the General Assembly rotate in and out every two years on a staggered basis. — Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 Here are the six nightly tasks to follow, from practicing minimalism to keep your home tidy on a regular basis. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for basis

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Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
From polished and ladylike to more relaxed and directional, the skirt felt like the foundation of the spring wardrobe, signaling a shift toward more intentional, feminine dressing.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

Movie theaters like ours are the economic and cultural cornerstones of communities across this great nation — in all 50 states, in cities and towns, big and small.

— Paul Gunsky, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board’s tradition of making political endorsements goes back many years and is a cornerstone of this newspaper’s history.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of cornerstone

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Make Human Connection The Competitive Advantage In the age of AI, human-to-human relationships become the bedrock of business development.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
And in May, OMB rocked the scientific community by proposing a rewrite to the bedrock guidance for all federal contracts that deemphasized peer review and empowered political appointees in driving decisions.

— STAT, STAT, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of bedrock

Noun

Fight over her heart condition The government also directly challenges Flores’ medical justification for release.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
British officials continue to reference the British Museum Act 1963, which prohibits deaccessioning items from its collection, as justification for holding onto the ancient artifacts.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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