bases 1 of 3

verb

Definition of basesnext
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

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noun (1)

plural of base
1
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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2
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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3
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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5
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

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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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Recent Examples of bases
Verb
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
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bases
  1. grounds
  2. foundations
  3. camps
  4. capitals
  5. bottoms
  6. cornerstones
  7. rests
  8. bedrocks
Verb
  • 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
  • The money comes from foundations and from Tulsa's First Presbyterian Church, located across the street.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Launched in 2022 with an initial $400 million investment, LIV Golf looked to rival the PGA Tour by featuring $250 million in prize purses, with no less of an aim than to shake the foundations of the sport.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 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
  • Instead of taking unilateral action, Washington should first seek the input and cooperation of allied capitals.
    — Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Hyperscalers, cloud providers, and AI companies racing to build the power-hungry facilities needed to train and run their systems now face a collision that is increasingly visible in state capitals and local planning meetings.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of capitals
Noun
  • Our pies came out evenly cooked with tender crusts, crispy bottoms, and bubbly cheese.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • These bottoms were paired with a white and black striped sleeveless cropped top.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 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
Verb
  • While much of the film’s reputation rests on Scott’s exquisite visual style, the director says credit must also be given to the rhythms Fancher created.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Her son Alex's bright red jacket rests on a hook by the door of her art studio.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rests
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
Definition of bedrocks

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“Bases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bases. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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