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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
Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
His depth of emotion was achieved by thinking about his own uncle Eddie, on whom Graham’s character is loosely based.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Analysts say that Walmart can use its enormous scale and wide supplier base to keep prices down for customers, even as tariffs raise its costs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Andrews was scheduled to earn a base salary of $4 million to go with a cap charge of $6.676 million in 2025, according to OverTheCap.com.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
But yes, based on the hundreds of hauls enthusiastically posted on TikTok and Instagram, yes, some DHGate sellers are safe and legit.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
His depth of emotion was achieved by thinking about his own uncle Eddie, on whom Graham’s character is loosely based.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
Lefkowitz’s base case implies the broad index will end the year marginally in the red, as his current target of 5,800 suggests the benchmark will slide 1.4% in 2025.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Analysts say that Walmart can use its enormous scale and wide supplier base to keep prices down for customers, even as tariffs raise its costs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
First, get a base layer in your stomach with brunch at Vega Farm & Vineyard.
—Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Andrews was scheduled to earn a base salary of $4 million to go with a cap charge of $6.676 million in 2025, according to OverTheCap.com.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for base
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Simple practices like sleep, exercise, meditation or time in nature can ground us when life feels chaotic.—
Susanne Biro,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rift-cut oak cabinetry, wood floors, and stone surfaces ground the space, while Fleetwood high-performance glazing and a custom steel fireplace add a touch of modernity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Cubs took the lead in the fifth on Justin Turner’s two-out, pinch-hit, infield single with the bases loaded.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Centurions loaded the bases behind a walk and two hit batsmen, and Lozada called on Ramon Verduzco to secure the win.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These are players whose names wouldn't be on everybody's lips, even three camps ago.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But don’t be surprised if Miami adds another young quarterback because the Dolphins need an extra arm or two for training camp.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Functionality of these three branches and the commensurate endurance of individual liberty center squarely on society’s universal respect for the rule of law.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The state’s high court can rule on cases involving voting rights and redistricting in a state likely to be at the center of both next year’s midterm elections and the 2028 presidential contest.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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For phytoplankton, the organisms sink to the bottom of the ocean during dormancy, and they are eventually covered by sediment over time and preserved by the lack of oxygen.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Said gravity-compensation device spins upon two axes: While an inner cage rotates through 360 degrees every 16 seconds, an outer cage spins in the opposite direction once every 60 seconds, forming a small seconds indicator at the bottom of the dial.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Snow White gets a much more meaningful backstory The original Disney film begins with a few short sentences about how Snow White was forced to work as a scullery maid for her vile stepmother, the Queen.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek's efforts to politicize the death of these individuals, including the reporter's request to confirm names and locations of death, are vile.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Popeyes Pickle Menu Taste Test To be thorough, associate editor (and humble pickle fan) Bryce Jones sampled everything to see if the brine truly does shine.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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On Friday, South Korea’s former President was forced to eat the humble variety after his impeachment over an earlier martial law declaration was unanimously confirmed by the nation’s Constitutional Court.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But the idea is predicated on a stable world in which politics don’t trump commercial considerations.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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His story is predicated on the story that was told to him.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Base.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/base. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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