as in foundation
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 basis
On a per capita basis, West Virginia would see the largest Medicaid cut in the nation, if it’s enacted.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Crow-Armstrong blew a kiss to his parents behind home plate after rounding the bases following his go-ahead home run in the seventh.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
If applicants are rejected individually on an evidential basis, perfectly fine.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
On a per capita basis, West Virginia would see the largest Medicaid cut in the nation, if it’s enacted.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Crow-Armstrong blew a kiss to his parents behind home plate after rounding the bases following his go-ahead home run in the seventh.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
If applicants are rejected individually on an evidential basis, perfectly fine.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
On a per capita basis, West Virginia would see the largest Medicaid cut in the nation, if it’s enacted.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basis
Noun
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This set has brushes to apply foundation, contouring and more.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Grab your favorite foundation brush or makeup sponge, or even use your fingers to rub it in.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Oats are the cornerstone of the production, and quality has been a priority for Thompson over the years.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The team hopes that the facility will not only be a cornerstone of its neighborhood during the season, but a destination for year-round entertainment.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The concrete bases of the structure were located at the points where the bedrock is highest, reducing the cost of building the house’s foundations.—
María Noval-Quílez,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What are the present political implications of trying to empathize with Germans under the Nazi regime, to better understand their own justifications for their crimes?—
Joseph Bernstein,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This administration might use a domestic crisis as even more justification to bypass legislative and judicial oversight.—
Jane Harman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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