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basis

noun

ˈbā-səs

Definition of basis

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 Natarajan, who will stay on as CFO during the transition, has been named permanent EVP of SAIC's civilian business group after leading it on an interim basis. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 This is the third time that Banana Ball will round the bases at Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The Dodgers issued four walks in the fifth, and the Brewers stole two bases. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Most, like DoorDash and Grubhub, charge sometimes onerous commissions on a per-order basis. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for basis

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It is understood Kering plans to build on the foundation left by Vaccarello, also spying additional opportunities in jewelry.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The market is one cornerstone of a larger scene that has built an outsized reputation for dining on the foundation of the Stitts' vision and mentorship.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of foundation

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The Spurs believe the most imposing version of their defensive cornerstone has yet to arrive.

— Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
Since its introduction, hydroxyurea has become a cornerstone of sickle cell disease treatment that has helped thousands successfully manage their condition.

— Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cornerstone

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Much of its ice rests on bedrock below sea level, while its floating ice shelves help regulate how quickly ice flows toward the sea.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The Chiefs’ offense hit its bedrock that night, with Mahomes firing 10 straight incompletions in a loss that all but ended their playoff hopes.

— Sam McDowell October 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bedrock

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Such well-being is appealed to only as a smokescreen for the argument's true purpose, the justification of the administration's policies toward immigrants.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
In doing so, defending their life felt like something akin to murder, despite her justification.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

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