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
Cosmists who believed in technology as a messianic force clashed not just with the Svyatogor camp, but also with the communists, whose guiding ideology of Marxism-Leninism was predicated on the dismantling of age-old social systems to establish a novel world order.
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Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
The call is predicated on Fed officials continuing to worry about inflation but focusing more on jobs.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Pharms, 28, was slated to be a backup in Mike Vrabel’s defense, which has called for leaner, more explosive defensive linemen after years of running a Bill Belichick system predicated on run-stuffers.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Their limp exit at the 2023 World Cup was predicated on an over-reliance with the old guard, some of whom are still performing.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But Boyd’s case is predicated on an argument Campbell found unpersuasive.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The success of Hayes’ business — Ideas Marketing — is largely predicated on the success of other businesses in the area.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Succeeding in the postseason is often predicated on properly navigating opposing lineups — on ensuring the most dangerous players are seldom in position to break the game open.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Bhattacharya’s call for a full review of NIH research and training is predicated on an impossible, and ironic, standard.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
The call is predicated on Fed officials continuing to worry about inflation but focusing more on jobs.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Pharms, 28, was slated to be a backup in Mike Vrabel’s defense, which has called for leaner, more explosive defensive linemen after years of running a Bill Belichick system predicated on run-stuffers.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Their limp exit at the 2023 World Cup was predicated on an over-reliance with the old guard, some of whom are still performing.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But Boyd’s case is predicated on an argument Campbell found unpersuasive.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The success of Hayes’ business — Ideas Marketing — is largely predicated on the success of other businesses in the area.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Succeeding in the postseason is often predicated on properly navigating opposing lineups — on ensuring the most dangerous players are seldom in position to break the game open.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Bhattacharya’s call for a full review of NIH research and training is predicated on an impossible, and ironic, standard.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicated
based
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Johnstone directed and penned the screenplay based on characters created by Akela Cooper & James Wan.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Predicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicated. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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