as in predicating
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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Recent Examples of basing
That has prompted discussion of basing California’s funding model on enrollment instead.
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Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
European military spending is up, and France has promised to include Europe under its nuclear umbrella, including potentially basing nuclear bombers in allied countries.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Major opposition groups had resisted the bill, warning that basing constituencies on population data taken from the 2011 census could shift political power toward faster-growing northern states while reducing the representation, seat share, and influence of southern regions.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
With this in mind, WalletHub released its report on 2026's best airlines, basing its ranking on criteria such as safety, delays, baggage issues, comfort, and more.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The Institute for the Study of War stated that China is providing military assistance to the Iranian regime’s missile program, basing its research on recent reporting.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Because large language models contain vast datasets that can contain biased information, there are risks in basing real estate decisions too closely on what technologies suggest.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Opponents argue the bill suggests some lives are more valuable than others by basing penalties on the victim's occupation.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Etihad plans to bring its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Charlotte Douglas for the first time, and basing the advanced long-haul jet at CLT.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
European military spending is up, and France has promised to include Europe under its nuclear umbrella, including potentially basing nuclear bombers in allied countries.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Major opposition groups had resisted the bill, warning that basing constituencies on population data taken from the 2011 census could shift political power toward faster-growing northern states while reducing the representation, seat share, and influence of southern regions.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
With this in mind, WalletHub released its report on 2026's best airlines, basing its ranking on criteria such as safety, delays, baggage issues, comfort, and more.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The Institute for the Study of War stated that China is providing military assistance to the Iranian regime’s missile program, basing its research on recent reporting.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Because large language models contain vast datasets that can contain biased information, there are risks in basing real estate decisions too closely on what technologies suggest.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Opponents argue the bill suggests some lives are more valuable than others by basing penalties on the victim's occupation.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Etihad plans to bring its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Charlotte Douglas for the first time, and basing the advanced long-haul jet at CLT.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basing
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With everyone predicating their behavior on everyone else’s, norms shift rapidly, and complicated feedback effects ensue.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, however, is not interested in resting on any laurels.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, keen-eyed visitors can spot resting harbor seals, shorebirds, and even a resident pair of bald eagles.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Talking things through with them can be comforting and grounding.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lewkowitz opened the discussion by grounding the conversation in history, noting that cotton has remained a viable and desired resource for seven millennia.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Basing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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