as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
many students lacked even a basal familiarity with the topic
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Recent Examples of basal
Increasing the theropod record of Europe: a new basal spinosaurid from the Enciso Group of the Cameros Basin (La Rioja, Spain).
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
It’s called a basal plate, which is horticulture-speak for the spot on a plant where roots and stems meet.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
Prior to the treatment, weakly affiliated Democrats had a 19 percent higher basal testosterone than those who identified strongly with the party.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Avoid disturbing the basal leaves by cutting stems 2 to 3 inches above the soil line.
07 of 10
Peony
Botanical Name: Paeonia spp.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
It’s called a basal plate, which is horticulture-speak for the spot on a plant where roots and stems meet.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
Prior to the treatment, weakly affiliated Democrats had a 19 percent higher basal testosterone than those who identified strongly with the party.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Avoid disturbing the basal leaves by cutting stems 2 to 3 inches above the soil line.
07 of 10
Peony
Botanical Name: Paeonia spp.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basal
Adjective
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By creating an unsafe environment for learning, President Donald Trump is threatening our students’ basic rights.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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The basic streaming package with ads is $9.99 per month and the standard package without ads is $16.99 per month.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Under the proposal, the district would change the start and end times for elementary, middle and high school, add 15 minutes to the elementary day, increase math instruction time at the middle school level and change to a block schedule with longer class periods for middle and high school students.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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What's happening: Sixth grade will be reconfigured into the elementary buildings, while middle schools will focus on seventh and eighth grades.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, with even modern imaging technology, these rudimentary decoys are easily detected as fakes and hence less useful.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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It's currently billed as being capable of rudimentary tasks like loading cargo, and moving cases around warehouses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Del Rey’s introductory full-length pushes five spots on the Official Albums chart, up to No. 55.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The pair re-teamed at the Academy Awards the following year for the broadcast’s introductory sketch, which featured Palance dragging a giant Oscar statue onstage, with Crystal (again the host) riding it.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Copp has been one of the players to benefit most from the midseason coaching change, moving up the lineup and seeing his underlying numbers improve markedly since Todd McLellan took over.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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There was more screen time with J on Animal Kingdom, but with some of Michael’s past experiences and some of the depth that Steven had written into the character, there was more underlying and more to play, long-term.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For the first time in decades, a President is not only questioning why we’re involved in specific armed conflicts but also the fundamental role of America as the world’s policeman.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
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This approach best serves the fundamental interests of both peoples and aligns with the broader trends of global development and progress.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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