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
Lawmakers have been working behind the scenes this year at the state Capitol to upgrade the Trust Act that was originally passed in Connecticut in 2013 on a unanimous basis during the tenure of then-President Barack Obama.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
In fact, over the last three seasons, the team that posted the higher passing EPA (a metric accounting for success on a play-by-play basis) in games won 77 percent of the time, according to TruMedia.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
On an adjusted basis, Target reported $1.30 per share.
—Siddharth Cavale, USA Today, 22 May 2025
When Harry and his wife Meghan departed the UK in 2020 and gave up their royal duties, the then Queen Elizabeth, Harry’s grandmother clarified that the pair would have ongoing personal security arranged on an ad-hoc basis reviewed each time.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 10 May 2025
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
In fact, over the last three seasons, the team that posted the higher passing EPA (a metric accounting for success on a play-by-play basis) in games won 77 percent of the time, according to TruMedia.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
On an adjusted basis, Target reported $1.30 per share.
—Siddharth Cavale, USA Today, 22 May 2025
When Harry and his wife Meghan departed the UK in 2020 and gave up their royal duties, the then Queen Elizabeth, Harry’s grandmother clarified that the pair would have ongoing personal security arranged on an ad-hoc basis reviewed each time.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basis
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Drawing on a unique educational foundation that combines mechanical engineering, business, metaphysics, and computer science, Gopi connects patterns that others might miss through his academic research.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Citrus: The Backbone of the Bar Cart Best with: Vodka, gin, tequila, rum, whiskey If cocktails had a flavor foundation, citrus would be it.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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As products shift from enhancing operations to becoming operational cornerstones, management complexity increases.—
Thomas Ryd,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The office chair, often overlooked as just an accessory to a desk, is a cornerstone of this setup.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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Congress’ positions on procedural issues, such as raising the debt ceiling or eliminating the filibuster, also increasingly depend not on bedrock principles but on who occupies the White House.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
15 May 2025
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Increasingly, however, the interviews that are the bedrock of film coverage are fewer, shorter and more lightweight, often to the point of being useless for anyone trying to write a serious piece.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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And still others, eyes already on 2028, are quietly offering up preemptive justifications before the blame begins to settle.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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The original justification for dropping HBO from HBO Max was to signal a something-for-everyone content cornucopia.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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