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
Susan Zirinsky, a former CBS News president, will continue to examine standards at the news division on an interim basis, McMahon said.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Elsewhere, the federal government is looking to expand detention space by using military bases, including at Fort Bliss in Texas, per a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo seen by NPR.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The contractors examined the numbers and locations of each persona on a county-by-county basis.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 27 Feb. 2025
The funniest part was that the clause has some basis considering Johnson has been accused of infidelity by other partners, including Rosado.
—Keydra Manns, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Elsewhere, the federal government is looking to expand detention space by using military bases, including at Fort Bliss in Texas, per a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo seen by NPR.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The contractors examined the numbers and locations of each persona on a county-by-county basis.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 27 Feb. 2025
The funniest part was that the clause has some basis considering Johnson has been accused of infidelity by other partners, including Rosado.
—Keydra Manns, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basis
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Because not only will this be promoting what’s already here, this will also be a huge beacon for chefs to come to Charlotte and come to the surrounding area and open up restaurants here versus somewhere else and take advantage of a foundation that doesn’t exist anywhere else.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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This is sad, because basic integrity and the rule of law have long been great American principles that help serve as a foundation for our Nation.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Memoir The Barmaid Ruth Saxelby The underpaid part-time job is a cornerstone of teenage life.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
5 Mar. 2025
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For decades, Skype has been a cornerstone of online communication, connecting millions around the globe through voice and video calls.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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There is an underlying fear that the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, the first between an Arab country and the Jewish state – and which has become a bedrock of regional security – might be facing its greatest threat since it was signed 45 years ago.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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What To Do In Port St. Lucie, Florida See The Botanical Gardens Celebrating 15 years in 2025, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a bedrock of the community, welcoming all to enjoy its shaded walkways, flowering native gardens, and acres of wetlands and mangrove forests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Yet to those who didn’t live through the Dončić experience — the front office executives, coaches and scouts who would love nothing more than to get their hands on a player of his ilk — all these justifications for the trade simply don’t compute.—
Sam Amick,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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These are war crimes, and no amount of justification in the name of previous atrocities can change that reality.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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