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as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
my religious faith is the bedrock of my life
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as in depth
the lowest point or level
knew that his acting career was at bedrock when all he could get were bit parts in campy horror movies
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as in sound
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Recent Examples of bedrock
Dr. Michelle Morse, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
One of the bedrocks of this country is supposed to be the freedom to speak up.
—Leila Fadel
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Obed Manuel, NPR, 1 May 2025
Ryan Cooper, The Week, 24 June 2021
Now, even the bedrock idea of self-determination is endangered in Libya, with foreign powers — not just Libyans — seeking to control the country’s fate.
—Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
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Noun
This is not an ancillary issue — Medicaid is the bedrock of health care in New York.
—Dr. Michelle Morse, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
One of the bedrocks of this country is supposed to be the freedom to speak up.
—Leila Fadel
,
Obed Manuel, NPR, 1 May 2025
Adjective
The violence suffered by Floyd and so many thousands of other people is horrifying to anyone with a conscience, and arguments for ending this injustice hook directly into bedrock American ideas about liberty and equality.
—Ryan Cooper, The Week, 24 June 2021
Now, even the bedrock idea of self-determination is endangered in Libya, with foreign powers — not just Libyans — seeking to control the country’s fate.
—Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedrock
Noun
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Such knowledge, fully consistent with patriotism, provides an indispensable foundation for debates about contemporary issues.—
James T. Kloppenberg,
Time,
28 May 2025
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When trust erodes, so does the foundation for data sharing that powers our innovation economy.—
Nick Hart,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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After Huge Game 2 Win Over Knicks Another issue has been the difference in depth.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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But relational depth is not defined by how deeply someone can wound you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Only a revival of what the Founders propounded as truths and sound beliefs can save us.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Some famous examples include Audacity (sound editing) and Mozilla Firefox (a popular browser).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Now, it’s being discussed and measured in people’s bloodwork on a more widespread basis.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
22 May 2025
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On an adjusted basis, Target reported $1.30 per share.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Roll the balls, and flash freeze on baking sheets until firm, then transfer to freezer-safe zip-top bags and freeze for up to three months.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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By the end of the conversation, and with the benefit of any prior ones, the model may have a very firm, and potentially accurate, idea of how much money the buyer is ready to spend.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
Noun
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While Cox’s commanding presence was a cornerstone of the series, Pascal’s situation is uniquely different.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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This partnership has already facilitated talent exchanges and crossover events, with the WWE x AAA Worlds Collide show being a cornerstone of this new era, aiming to showcase the best of both promotions.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Stargazers are familiar with half a dozen or so bright meteor showers that return with unerring regularity every year — April's Lyrids, August's Perseids, Decembers's Geminids and others.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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De Bruyne produced chances, goals and memorable moments at an incredible, unerring rate over 10 trophy-laden seasons at City.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bedrock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedrock. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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