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as in cellars
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 feet
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 basements
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Some structures were leveled completely, and residents were temporarily trapped in basements as the tornado passed.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Emergency crews reported residents were temporarily trapped in basements as the tornado passed, though all were eventually located and rescued.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Emergency crews reported that residents were temporarily trapped in basements as the storm passed, though all individuals were eventually located and rescued.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Emergency crews reported residents temporarily trapped in basements as the storm passed, though all individuals were eventually located and rescued.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Proper maintenance—such as keeping books upright, out of direct sunlight, and away from damp areas like basements or attics—helps preserve them and keep them in good condition, adds Joshua Mann, co-owner of B&B Rare Books.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Make sure basements and crawlspaces are ventilated properly to reduce moisture buildup.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Water has poured into backyards, basements, and crawl spaces.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Some structures were leveled completely, and residents were temporarily trapped in basements as the tornado passed.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Emergency crews reported residents were temporarily trapped in basements as the tornado passed, though all were eventually located and rescued.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Emergency crews reported that residents were temporarily trapped in basements as the storm passed, though all individuals were eventually located and rescued.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Emergency crews reported residents temporarily trapped in basements as the storm passed, though all individuals were eventually located and rescued.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Proper maintenance—such as keeping books upright, out of direct sunlight, and away from damp areas like basements or attics—helps preserve them and keep them in good condition, adds Joshua Mann, co-owner of B&B Rare Books.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Make sure basements and crawlspaces are ventilated properly to reduce moisture buildup.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Water has poured into backyards, basements, and crawl spaces.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basements
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The 16 suites are made up of old homes, barns, and cellars that have been lovingly restored to create glamorous accommodations.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Radon is routinely found in basements, cellars or spaces in contact with the ground, with granitic-type soils often having a higher concentration.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Homes typically start around 3,500 to 4,500 square feet and can expand significantly on larger parcels, with some designs reaching up to about 20,000 square feet.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Renderings show creating more than 150 feet of buffer and green space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 52-year-old wore a black triangle bikini top with high-cut bottoms and wrapped a towel around herself.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the flare bottoms add balance to outfits with heavier tops like structured blazers or billowy blouses.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Plans for the new government building are set to begin, with the laying of foundations scheduled for the end of 2026.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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This is a year of work and building to create solid foundations in your life.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Basements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basements. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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