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as in cellar
a room or set of rooms below the surface of the ground
we store our bicycles in the basement during the winter
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as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the basement of the outdoor fountain needs a lot of restoration work
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Recent Examples of basement
The space can welcome up to 12 guests with four-and-a-half baths, office space, a family room with a stone fireplace, and its own pool and basement gym.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Once tucked away in closets, basements, or garages, laundry rooms are now a focal point in many current floor plans.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Whether its gathering in a church basement on a Friday night or at a picnic table after a spring morning of slaying crappie, a perfect fish fry brings people together.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Once tucked away in closets, basements, or garages, laundry rooms are now a focal point in many current floor plans.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Whether its gathering in a church basement on a Friday night or at a picnic table after a spring morning of slaying crappie, a perfect fish fry brings people together.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basement
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Here are three numbers that help explain how the Cubs climbed out of the National League Central cellar to become the hottest team in the majors.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The whiskey is initially matured in the distillery’s regular rickhouses, then moved into its cooler limestone cellar for further maturation.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to use the slider at the bottom of the page if their answers don’t fit the screen on your device.—
Mark Dee
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Take the time to scan from top to bottom, and don’t be afraid to gently move items aside.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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The orders, which were issued by third district court commissioner Russell Minas, are in place for three years and require Paul and Mortensen to stay at least 100 feet away from each other.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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According to investigators, Anderson stands at about 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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When runners are on base, the hitters are unable to drive them in for runs.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The company's base home warranty plans are affordable at $55 to $65 per month, and add-ons are often between $3 and $8 each.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Basement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basement. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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