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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the firm belief that complete trust between partners is the base of any successful marriage
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as in camp
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made
the army's base of attack was kept top secret until the battle began
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the base of the industry is California's Silicon Valley
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as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the base of the mountain extends over a huge area make sure the base of the stove rests evenly on the floor
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as in headquarters
the place from which a commander runs operations
the army base is three miles down the road
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as in vile
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
a base and sneaky act that is a clear violation of international law
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as in humble
showing, expressing, or offered in a spirit of humility or unseemly submissiveness
their base obedience to every unprincipled action ordered by their leader
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as in grounds
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the firm belief that complete trust between partners is the base of any successful marriage
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as in camps
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made
the army's base of attack was kept top secret until the battle began
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as in capitals
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the base of the industry is California's Silicon Valley
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as in bottoms
the lowest part, place, or point
the base of the mountain extends over a huge area make sure the base of the stove rests evenly on the floor
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as in homes
the place from which a commander runs operations
the army base is three miles down the road
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as in cornerstones
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 base
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
In more than a dozen interviews with alumni, current students, professors and recent staff hires, the women’s and gender studies community defended the program as interdisciplinary and skills-based, taught by award-winning faculty.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Okawara sculpted Beyoncé's nails into a long almond shape with a neutral base color, then detailed each nail with its own minuscule design.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Crime Stoppers recently increased its base reward to $5,000.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025
Further adding to the time saving, Toupin even bases his company office at the fast-developing Salado Airport in Texas, just 30 minutes north of Austin.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The romantic dramedy, based on the novel of the same name by Robinne Lee, stars Anne Hathaway as Solène, a divorced mother who stumbles into a meet-cute with Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of a boy band.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
In more than a dozen interviews with alumni, current students, professors and recent staff hires, the women’s and gender studies community defended the program as interdisciplinary and skills-based, taught by award-winning faculty.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
Boreal ski resort — with a base elevation of 7,201 feet and a summit at 7,701 feet — reported Tuesday morning that 2 1/2 feet of snow had fallen over the previous 24 hours.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Okawara sculpted Beyoncé's nails into a long almond shape with a neutral base color, then detailed each nail with its own minuscule design.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
According to EnergyStar, base-level programmable thermostats in the $35 to $50 range pay for themselves in one year.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Crime Stoppers recently increased its base reward to $5,000.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Audubon bases its count on the southern portion of Maine because there are enough bird counters to get a reliable number.
—Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025
Further adding to the time saving, Toupin even bases his company office at the fast-developing Salado Airport in Texas, just 30 minutes north of Austin.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for base
Adjective
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Just last week the president tweeted a vile and disgusting image of President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, and refuses to apologize.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Before, during, and after the founding of the United States, our cities, States, and country have continuously relied upon capital punishment as the ultimate deterrent and only proper punishment for the vilest crimes.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Oseguera is said to have begun his storied career in humble fashion, as a small-time drug dealer in California.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In the right hands, even the humblest city EV can become an unhinged, albeit highly entertaining, tire-shredding science experiment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tan explained that there are still things people can do to protect themselves from the harms of dirty air.—
Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Synthetic fibers like polyester can leave tiny scratches on the surface, and dirty cloths can cause micro scratches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Failing to check abatement expiration dates creates nasty surprises when incentives end.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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The club’s record £125million signing suffered a nasty leg break away to Spurs in December.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Gay and transgender people are immoral.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Cooperation feels not only impossible, but immoral.—
Joe Palaggi,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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All that is gone, even more so as Premier League matches are being switched to Mondays and Fridays, when demand for everything is lower.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Oseguera also assumed control of corrupt police officers and politicians.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lies, corrupt leaders, poisoning and persecution of a race.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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There are fun villains; Reggie’s nemesis is a sneakily vicious NFL alum (Craig Robinson) with the splendid name Jerry Basmati.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Anderson received the Sydney Schanberg Prize for his reporting on decades of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where regional and global actors have fuelled one of the world’s most vicious entrenched conflicts.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Base.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/base. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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