as in based
to find a basis
she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers
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Recent Examples of predicated
Corona del Mar’s offense is predicated upon rapid movement of the basketball.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Depardon’s typically non-interventionist approach is especially sensitive to the nuances and complexities of the patient/doctor relationship (and the fundamental trust upon which it is predicated), which Depardon himself regarded as this indelible documentary’s central subject.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
But the family’s culture was not predicated on just giving.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Vance Joseph’s defense in Denver is often predicated on playing certain leverages within man coverage.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
As for the Patriots, McDaniels’ system is predicated on the idea of having an answer to every defense ever designed.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
For a person whose game is predicated on movement and transition, sitting still has been difficult.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Shane and Ilya’s antagonism is predicated on their direct competition as sportsmen.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
The triumphant revival of Eats at Wild Heaven Beer’s West End taproom was announced this week, but the move was predicated on El Tesoro, another beloved casual restaurant, vacating the space.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Depardon’s typically non-interventionist approach is especially sensitive to the nuances and complexities of the patient/doctor relationship (and the fundamental trust upon which it is predicated), which Depardon himself regarded as this indelible documentary’s central subject.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
But the family’s culture was not predicated on just giving.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Vance Joseph’s defense in Denver is often predicated on playing certain leverages within man coverage.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
As for the Patriots, McDaniels’ system is predicated on the idea of having an answer to every defense ever designed.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
For a person whose game is predicated on movement and transition, sitting still has been difficult.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Shane and Ilya’s antagonism is predicated on their direct competition as sportsmen.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
The triumphant revival of Eats at Wild Heaven Beer’s West End taproom was announced this week, but the move was predicated on El Tesoro, another beloved casual restaurant, vacating the space.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicated
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These two teams have circled each other since the Rams won the NFC West last winter based off a tiebreaker, denying Seattle the opportunity to play for a postseason spot before their Week 18 matchup.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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Aristotle was also among the first of his contemporaries to recognise that Earth was spherical, based on his observations of the curved shadow cast on the lunar surface during a lunar eclipse.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Predicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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