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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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Recent Examples of base
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Kamala Thiagarajan is a freelance journalist based in Madurai, Southern India.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Amazon is reportedly eyeing mass job cuts across its corporate employee base.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The state pays first-year teachers a base salary of $41,000, with average starting teacher pay in NC coming in at $42,542.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
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Verb
It’s based on the Pisa/IIT SoftHand, a world-leading soft-robotics design that uses a single tendon system to synchronize finger motion.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Kamala Thiagarajan is a freelance journalist based in Madurai, Southern India.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
This alpine lake sits at the base of Mount Elbert, Colorado’s tallest peak, and is perfect for outdoor relaxation.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Amazon is reportedly eyeing mass job cuts across its corporate employee base.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Focusing more on extra-base power was his reaction to that drop-off and the general increase in pitching quality, not the primary driver of that drop-off.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The state pays first-year teachers a base salary of $41,000, with average starting teacher pay in NC coming in at $42,542.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for base
Verb
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All accommodations incorporate a mix of custom furnishings and vintage finds that ground the spaces in a traditional European aesthetic, but a playful mix of patterns adds a touch of whimsy.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The aircraft remains grounded, and authorities will continue assessing any infrastructure damage, including to power lines and nearby property.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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And unlike pricier Dyson or Shark models, this lightweight powerhouse covers all the same bases for $150—now 25% off ahead of Black Friday.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced two-way star Shohei Ohtani's 12 total bases in Monday's Game 3 are a franchise World Series record.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Leeds United find themselves in the opposite camp, ranking bottom in big-chance conversion rate after converting just three of 17 such opportunities.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Our analysis of satellite imagery of Gaza shows that there are multiple open areas that were once agricultural, adjacent to cities, that would be candidates for this type of camp.—
Shelly Culbertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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When the cremation center staff asked what happened, the partner admitted Aria had been killed by a larger dog.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The concerns center on the potential enforcement of the state-wide ban on camping in public spaces ushered in by the Safer Kentucky Act, our Killian Baarlaer reports.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Use the bottom of a heavy glass or measuring cup to smash carrots, without breaking them, to about 1/2-inch thickness.—
Madalyn Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Players have faced vile fan reactions and even death threats for their failure to satisfy bettors in the moment.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Minnesota Vikings condemned the vile racist message defensive back Isaiah Rodgers received following the team’s 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From humble beginnings of small-scale personal gardens, the company has since evolved to managing large-scale estates.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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In The Furious, when his daughter Rainy is abducted, humble tradesman Wang Wei is thrust into a deadly underworld of corruption and violence.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even though our investment in Starbucks is predicated on Niccol’s turnaround artistry, the coffee chain — like all consumer-facing companies like restaurants and retailers — is not immune to what’s going on in the economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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So Gonzales needs to spark a Florida offense predicated on a five-star quarterback, two four-star freshman receivers and a running back who just rushed for 150 yards in Napier’s ouster.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Base.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/base. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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