as in mostly
for the most part
your answer is basically correct
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For a long time, the cheapest iPhones were basically just iPhones that were older than the current flagship, but last week’s release of the $600 iPhone 16e marks a big change in how Apple is approaching its lineup.
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Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
So Kelce’s decision means Swift is basically putting off their future for at least another year.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2025
Garcia said Lopez is basically offering only a stick, and no carrot.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
One project, spearheaded by a staffer now on administrative leave, according to Ortiz, sought to relocate a wastewater treatment plant in Richwood, W.V., that has been basically inoperable since a 2016 flood.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
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Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
So Kelce’s decision means Swift is basically putting off their future for at least another year.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2025
Garcia said Lopez is basically offering only a stick, and no carrot.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
One project, spearheaded by a staffer now on administrative leave, according to Ortiz, sought to relocate a wastewater treatment plant in Richwood, W.V., that has been basically inoperable since a 2016 flood.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basically
Adverb
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Even Darren Aronofsky’s trippy, mostly Biblically-inaccurate Noah made $359 million in 2014.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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As of late, Goodman, an Oscar winner, has been working mostly in the TV space.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Social practice art in Latin America existed mainly through the efforts of small, noncommercial, artist-run initiatives within the fractious context of political agitation and protest.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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The outbreak continues to mainly be in unvaccinated children.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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The case was written up in the Mexican media with indignation (primarily highlighting the work’s political incorrectness), and countless local outlets derided Gallardo with xenophobic condescension.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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The book is written primarily for young people, but of course adults will read it.—
John Blake,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Jarry was jettisoned to Wilkes-Barre in January for the second time this season, his work largely being disastrous.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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It was left largely to the Netflix algorithm to put The Recruit in front of the right viewers, which may not have worked flawlessly.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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However, spending has outpaced the constitutional spending cap, particularly as mandatory costs — chiefly Medicaid — have skyrocketed past earlier projections.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yet details of the other cost-cutting measures in the club’s ‘transformation plan’ had already slipped out, chiefly the changes to the club’s provision of food for employees.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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According to a March 1 poll, the U.S. has gone from predominantly being perceived as friendly, to more Ukrainians viewing it as unfriendly, though 13% of respondents still consider the U.S. an ally.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The apprehensions from them and other Republicans have been sparked predominantly by Colby’s positions that the United States should redirect its attention from threats in the Middle East, such as countering Iran and its proxies, to instead focus on China and its growing influence in Asia.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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While higher-fat foods generally aren't a concern for most people, those with certain health conditions may want to stick to low-fat dairy products.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Your doc may also order a blood test to check for antibodies to measles, Dr. Gulick says, which is generally positive in someone who’s been recently exposed, so long as it’s been at least three days since symptoms started.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Basically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basically. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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