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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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2
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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3
as in centers
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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Barcelona’s decision was not a sporting one but based on cutting wages.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The space-saving machine also has a removable water canister that can be placed to the left, right, or back of the base to help keep things compact.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Best Buy has the base hardware on sale for 50% off, and Starlink service plans start at $80 per month.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
California is one of a handful of states that bases aid, in part, on average daily attendance, according to Dee, so when fewer kids show, that means fewer resources.
—Marina E. Franco, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Before satellite measurements, researchers relied on estimates and data from a smattering of air and ground-based sensors.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Barcelona’s decision was not a sporting one but based on cutting wages.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
With its billion-dollar scale and loyal membership base, Fabletics is well-positioned to compete in this crowded landscape by combining its digital foundation with a rapidly evolving retail fleet.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The space-saving machine also has a removable water canister that can be placed to the left, right, or back of the base to help keep things compact.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The same source said the Panthers ultimately were able to retain him with an enhanced deal with incentives that can bring him up to a total of $3 million on the season even with his base salary remaining the same.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Best Buy has the base hardware on sale for 50% off, and Starlink service plans start at $80 per month.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bing bases its results on Copilot AI, which takes advantage of OpenAI GPT models.
—PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
California is one of a handful of states that bases aid, in part, on average daily attendance, according to Dee, so when fewer kids show, that means fewer resources.
—Marina E. Franco, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for base
Adjective
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What's more, monsters like Alex Jones, the vile conspiracy theorist, claimed the shooting never happened and that the families of the victims were actors.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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His motives seemed as vile as his actions.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Its irresistible hook is always the food, prepared with love and care, often at humble family-run operations that have been in business for generations.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The original movie saw the recent college graduate in the intense world of fashion and global media, juggling her humble past with a bright future while working as an assistant to Streep’s Priestly.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Natural gas fulfills much of this need, while coal is dirtier, expensive, and increasingly irrelevant for electricity production.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Although the space station is without dirt and mud, astronauts’ clothes get dirty from sweat during their daily exercise.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sean Gardner/Getty Images This comes just weeks after Zilisch suffered a nasty fall from his car in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen, which resulted in a broken collarbone.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Parents pushing, people cutting lines, nasty attitudes everywhere, especially outside and in Sephora.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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This folly—which Iran has sternly warned against—is immoral, unjustified, and unlawful.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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To argue that their mere presence is proof that the book is dangerous or its author must be as immoral as his characters misses the point.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The story of corrupt small-town cops taking on a former Marine was written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier and stars Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson and AnnaSophia Robb.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Delegates and party leaders described it as a corrupt and hypocritical maneuver from the governor.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Just as the Kremlin sought to quell dissent against its vicious campaign in the restive republic, so, too, has a deafening silence accompanied its Ukraine folly.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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Set against a backdrop of vicious infighting between rival Scottish clans, the prequel began in wake of the sudden death of Ellen’s father, Red Jacob (Peter Mullan), who was the leader of Clan MacKenzie.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Base.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/base. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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