as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
many students lacked even a basal familiarity with the topic
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Recent Examples of basal
The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to result from dysfunction in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that controls movement.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Amazingly, many of the 100-year-old-plus trees had significant basal scars but were still thriving.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
These are known as basal scars.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
Instead, open up space at the bud union for basal breaks by sawing out undesirable canes flush at the bud union.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Amazingly, many of the 100-year-old-plus trees had significant basal scars but were still thriving.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
These are known as basal scars.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
Instead, open up space at the bud union for basal breaks by sawing out undesirable canes flush at the bud union.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basal
Adjective
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At first glance, the looks follow the same basic pattern: pants, a T-shirt, and a blazer.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The challenges of protecting a world-famous trans daughter aside, Wade is trying to navigate the basic father-teen dynamics.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Go Nuts For Reading program encourages elementary and middle school students to participate in an eight-book reading challenge at the beginning of the year, leading to free game tickets and a visit from the squirrel mascots, Nutzy and Nutasha.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Authorities said the two juveniles were elementary and middle school age, Alaska’s News Source reported.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The adjustable-length stirrups will suit a wide range of riders, holding onto a rudimentary handlebar and sitting on a floating seat unit long enough to take a passenger, and capable of moving independently from the robot's ... butt joints.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2025
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Added to the chaos is the underlying rudimentary calculation of tariff levels that have produced wildly uneven and irrational effects on trading partners with no readily discernible policy value.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For various introductory examples and further detailed indications about generating prompts prompting, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Completing an introductory period does not guarantee continued employment.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mass adoption requires prices that feel accessible, even if the underlying value far exceeds the cost.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the underlying metrics suggest that might not be sustainable.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now the data revolution is reimagining one of the game’s most fundamental tools: the bat.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The spoofing issue stems from a fundamental flaw in how WhatsApp for Windows processes file attachments.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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