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
But a host of other parts of the brain—including the fornix, basal ganglia, thalamus, amygdala, caudate nucleus, and prefrontal cortex—also play a role in consolidating and storing longer term memories.
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Research into what causes the spams is ongoing, but the NIH reports it’s believed to be related to a problem with part of the brain called the basal ganglia, which helps coordinate muscle movements throughout the body.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
And for the philosophically minded, basal cognition casts the world in a sparkling new light.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to result from dysfunction in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that controls movement.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Research into what causes the spams is ongoing, but the NIH reports it’s believed to be related to a problem with part of the brain called the basal ganglia, which helps coordinate muscle movements throughout the body.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
And for the philosophically minded, basal cognition casts the world in a sparkling new light.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to result from dysfunction in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that controls movement.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basal
Adjective
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The challenges of protecting a world-famous trans daughter aside, Wade is trying to navigate the basic father-teen dynamics.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, the looks follow the same basic pattern: pants, a T-shirt, and a blazer.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The district’s elementary and middle schools were releasing students beginning at 1:30 p.m., and the junior high and high schools were planning to release students starting around 2 p.m.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Authorities said the two juveniles were elementary and middle school age, Alaska’s News Source reported.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The adjustable-length stirrups will suit a wide range of riders, holding onto a rudimentary handlebar and sitting on a floating seat unit long enough to take a passenger, and capable of moving independently from the robot's ... butt joints.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2025
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Added to the chaos is the underlying rudimentary calculation of tariff levels that have produced wildly uneven and irrational effects on trading partners with no readily discernible policy value.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For various introductory examples and further detailed indications about generating prompts prompting, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Completing an introductory period does not guarantee continued employment.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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If your sneezing persists after the cold resolves, it could be caused by an underlying condition, like allergies.—
Lauren Schlanger,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Saylor's institutional strategy may seem complex on the surface, but its underlying principles apply universally.—
Edan Yago,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Now the data revolution is reimagining one of the game’s most fundamental tools: the bat.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Respecting other people’s time, including, importantly, the fans who support the game, is a fundamental courtesy.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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