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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 Most are sourcing cotton globally, so knowing what’s impacting production on a regional or even individual farm basis is a tall order. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Suzanne Ciani was not only present at the beginning of electronic music, but helped develop the technology that would become the basis of an entire global genre. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 The tall temples feature square bases and conical towers adorned with intricate stone carvings of gods and mythical animals, with the three largest structures dedicated to Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 The new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act remove some of the legal basis for enforcing rules for noisy seismic surveys, speed limits on vessels and restrictions on shipping routes designed to help protect the whales from harm. — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for basis

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During construction, architect Pedro Rabassa found an 11th-century Moorish oven in the foundations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Instead, younger donors are more likely to give through charitable trusts, family foundations, fundraising, and mentorship.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

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But the long-running political struggle over the cornerstone law continues apace, with both sides now turning their full attention from the Capitol to the voters.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board’s tradition of making political endorsements is a cornerstone of this newspaper’s history.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

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Just a few months later, in February 2003—a month before the invasion—Secretary of State Colin Powell presented a dramatic case to the United Nations, citing mobile weapons labs and hidden stockpiles of WMDs as justification for war.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
However, a federal judge temporarily restored the outlets’ access and said the administration had offered little support for its national-security justification.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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