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
Home security camera footage forms the basis for Past Future Continuous, a documentary from directors Morteza Ahmadvand and Firouzeh Khosrovani that will screen in the Envision Competition program of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) from Saturday.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Mike Kafka, the Giants’ offensive coordinator, will take over as head coach on an interim basis, a team spokesperson said.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
While Golden was a DNP in Green Bay's last practice, Tom, Wicks and Williams all participated on a limited basis.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The six-time France international has rarely looked capable of even putting an effort on target since joining from Lyon for an initial €30million ($39m at the current rate) in summer 2023, let alone finding the net on a regular basis.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Mike Kafka, the Giants’ offensive coordinator, will take over as head coach on an interim basis, a team spokesperson said.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
While Golden was a DNP in Green Bay's last practice, Tom, Wicks and Williams all participated on a limited basis.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The six-time France international has rarely looked capable of even putting an effort on target since joining from Lyon for an initial €30million ($39m at the current rate) in summer 2023, let alone finding the net on a regular basis.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basis
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The discovery revealed how genetic information is stored and replicated and created the foundation for modern genetic engineering, disease treatment with genes and DNA identification techniques, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Items like mascara and eyeliner have shorter lifespans due to their potential for bacteria, while blush, foundation, and concealer might be okay for more prolonged use.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Their approach combines scientific innovation with environmental responsibility, positioning perovskite/silicon TSCs as a cornerstone for future clean energy systems, provided the industry can meet both performance and sustainability benchmarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Baldwin, who emerged as a franchise-cornerstone type player in 2025, was named National League Rookie of the Year on Monday, beating out Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton in a close race.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Disney’s portfolio of intellectual property has been the bedrock of its theme parks since the very first location opened its doors, and that’s translated to its cruise line as well.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Germany and France fought centuries of bloody wars before becoming the bedrock of the European Union.—
Jon Medved,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.
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