BASES Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

bases 1 of 3

verb

Definition of bases

present tense third-person singular of base

as in grounds

to find a basis she based her argument on careful research

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bases

2 of 3

noun (1)

plural of base

as in foundations

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 camps

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 capitals

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 bottoms

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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bases

3 of 3

noun (2)

plural of basis

as in cornerstones

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests the sole basis for the rumor is someone's overactive imagination

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The Social Security Administration bases its COLA each year on average annual increases in the CPI-W from July through September. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 The company currently has 230 employees, bases its research in Tel Aviv, and its operations in New York City. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services bases some of its payments on hospital surveys her group designed. — Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 In place of factory seats, Wellhouse bases its conversion around the incredibly versatile Schnierle floor rail system it's long used in other small van conversions. — New Atlas, 24 July 2026 Many airline reward programs — including Delta's SkyMiles, United's MileagePlus and American Airlines' AAdvantage — have adopted some form of dynamic pricing, which bases fares on demand. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 July 2026 The Federal Reserve, for example, bases its interest-rate decisions around the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs data, among other sources. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 The group always bases its sound in the harder side of rock, but songs and even albums by the Grammy-winning outfit can be classified under several different genre labels. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 There's now a 40% probability that the Federal Reserve will hike rates at its December meeting, up from 3% at its June meeting, according to CME FedWatch, which bases its predictions on 30-Day Fed funds futures prices. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 May 2026

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Athletics The Athletics are led by DH Brent Rooker, who hit 39 homers and stole 11 bases last year, and right fielder Lawrence Butler, an emerging star who added 22 homers and 18 steals. — Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 Washington Nationals The Nationals should take the next step forward as their young nucleus, led by shortstop CJ Abrams, who hit 20 homers and stole 31 bases last year, continues to develop and improve. — Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 As recently as 2011, there were nearly 50 ejections across MLB solely because of calls on the bases, according to research by Retrosheet founder Dave Smith. — Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 Then replay arrived in 2014 — and by 2019, there was only one ejection, over a call on the bases, all season. — Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 But due to the enormous size of the military and the wide range of commands, units and bases, there has been an array of interpretations of what to remove and how as part of the Pentagon directive to delete online content that promotes DEI. — arkansasonline.com, 23 Mar. 2025 The menu covers all the bases, from classics like waffles and benedicts to unique offerings like berry quinoa and smothered brie. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025

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Transportation was also the leading cause of fatal injuries among truck drivers, fishing and hunting workers, refuse collectors and grounds maintenance workers.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Anti Bast grounds saffron and warm cardamom (a fall spice rack classic) with incense absolute and amber, creating a warm, spicy scent ideal for cooler weather.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of grounds

Noun

At the center of the initiative is the ROBOTIS Open Humanoid, an open-source platform designed to provide access to the hardware and software foundations needed to develop new humanoid capabilities.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Its non-towable structure means that it is transported to the site by truck and can then be installed on permanent concrete foundations or screw piles.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of foundations

Noun

Kacmarek and Herman have had impressive camps, showcasing the toughness Jeff Hafley wants to be his team’s identity.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
By dawn, a margin of only a few hundred votes separated the two camps before the gap grew as more ballots were tallied in areas of the country where opposition was greater.

— Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of camps

Noun

For a brand with more than 700 points of sale, the next stage of growth is not about adding more stores in the usual fashion capitals.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Over the last five years, efforts to make social networks Facebook and Instagram safer for young people have erupted across courts, classrooms and capitals.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of capitals

Noun

These best-selling Spanx leggings combine the stretchiness and comfort of lounge bottoms with the sleekness of leather pants.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
The knit bottoms have a relaxed, straight-leg fit, an adjustable waistband, and two zippered side pockets.

— Melony Forcier, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of bottoms

Noun

One of the cornerstones of the Boise State football program is finding underrated talent from across the Gem State and turning those players into starters and even all-conference performers.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2026
In the months that followed, the Mets bid farewell to franchise cornerstones Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil and — despite trying to retain him — closer Edwin Diaz.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of cornerstones

Noun

The costs of health insurance are pushing small businesses — beloved by politicians and the bedrocks of entire communities — to a financial cliff.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 7 July 2026
Hillary Rodham Clinton also reflect on the bedrocks of our democracy, including the Electoral College and the peaceful transfer of power.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 June 2026

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