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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
Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Servite still has a good chance to get an at-large berth based on its strong power rankings.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
And to make room for shipbuilding purposes, the bill would also expand the U.S. shipyard industrial base for both military and commercial oceangoing vessels by establishing a 25 percent investment tax credit for shipyard investments.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Overall, this is a great option for everything from travel to sun protection to a base layer on cold days.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The 131 items are worth about $40 billion, or around 24% of Chinese imports from the U.S. in 2024, Bloomberg calculations based on China customs data show.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Servite still has a good chance to get an at-large berth based on its strong power rankings.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Noun
The base of each chair is 25 inches by 24.5 inches, the loveseat is 43 inches wide, and the table is 35.6 inches wide.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
And to make room for shipbuilding purposes, the bill would also expand the U.S. shipyard industrial base for both military and commercial oceangoing vessels by establishing a 25 percent investment tax credit for shipyard investments.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
Adjective
The brand’s trio set offers a classic color, along with a base coat and top coat—and the brushes are flat and densely packed with synthetic fibers for precision painting.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Overall, this is a great option for everything from travel to sun protection to a base layer on cold days.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for base
Verb
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Having a trusted circle that understands the challenges and wins of entrepreneurship keeps me grounded.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket has been grounded until further notice.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Pick up a regular post of substance where people can come to learn from you, trust you and be influenced by you on a consistent basis.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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But after searching for the better part of five years, Reddy has hired a new doctor on a half-time basis, and another is coming on board this June.—
Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to a police statement, a contractor hired to open a seasonal camp in the town came across the car, which was stuck on a camp road.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The camp includes faculty performances and a final student recital.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The 2025 season maybe a redshirt season in the pros for him, but there is intriguing upside as a long-term option at center.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Colorado went just 13-12 over two seasons with Sanders under center, and failed to win a bowl game or compete for a conference title.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The short-term tax burden of tariffs is about 2.5 times greater for those at the bottom, the Yale analysis found.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Giants' decision to trade into the bottom of the first round for a quarterback but pass on Shedeur Sanders in favor of Jaxson Dart was one of the more controversial moments of the night.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Imperial City Sewers you’re meant to traverse while learning the basics of the game look hideous and vile.—
Jamal Michel,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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While he’s gone, Louise really does give it the ol’ college try with Dane, who hurls threats, vile insults, and more threats in her direction.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This match was brimming with goals and officiating controversy, and on the whole, the weekend was a humble reminder to everyone who dared question the chaos quotient in this league: The limit does not exist.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Amidst heated debate about what sneaker will take the Adidas Sambas’ crown for shoe du jour, Richie Grainge offered up the humble Reebok.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Enjoyment of the burgeoning Simple Favor franchise is predicated on two things: your ability to suspend disbelief for every new plot twist and your appreciation for Blake Lively in a suit.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Colorado’s open records law, like the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and similar statutes across the United States, is predicated on a simple but powerful idea: Government records are the property of the people, not the agency holding them.—
Jim Martin,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
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