as in rudimentary
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
you'll need a basic knowledge of computers to get any sort of office work
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as in essential
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Recent Examples of basic
Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Simple, basic stuff that has been lacking all season.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The course will increase knowledge of North American bird species; bird habitat and anatomy; provide binocular basics; tips on using field guides and checklists; and ethics of birding.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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With Abrams as an occasional intermediary, Pelletier and Wolff hammered out a basic story shape.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Simple, basic stuff that has been lacking all season.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Now, the challenge lies in managing the rising cost of basics while maintaining a semblance of self-care.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The course will increase knowledge of North American bird species; bird habitat and anatomy; provide binocular basics; tips on using field guides and checklists; and ethics of birding.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
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In truth, the story feels like a rudimentary framework to drive the world and gameplay, especially early on.PCMAG, PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
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Before the house was put on the market, the seller dutifully encased the existing stair in concrete so that the entrance was no longer accessible and punched a rudimentary new door on the ground floor.Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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In areas with ice accumulation, the NWS has recommended carrying a winter storm kit, which should include essentials such as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, and extra clothing.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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With accessible exterior pockets to stash essentials (like your wallet or phone), a trolley-compatible sleeve, and a separate padded compartment for your laptop, this backpack is a commuter and traveler’s dream.Jenny Jin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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But elementary students might catch a glimpse of the news coverage or hear classmates talking about it.Tamekia Reece, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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Most of the whooping cough cases in the Boise School District have been in its elementary and high schools, Hollar said.Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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Multifactor authentication, which combines multiple verification methods, is a must.Joseph Ours, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The racerback cut allows your arms to move, which is a must for yoga and strength-training sessions.Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Each tour — available in English, Spanish and French — starts with a short introductory film about Warner Bros.' centurylong history.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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In practice, this has led Magon to get a lot more specific with clients in her introductory questionnaire.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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In 2025 and beyond, successful ERP customization will increasingly depend on balancing industry-specific needs with scalability requirements.Andrei Kasyanau, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Discovery in February over their requirement that Fubo carry dozens of non-sports channels as a condition to offer sports networks as well as those companies’ plan to launch a new competitor, Venu Sports.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Even though technology has changed dramatically since then, these fundamental pitfalls still destroy promising ventures today.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The accumulation of heat in the Great Lakes, observed year after year, is leading to fundamental changes in winter weather and the winter economy in the states bordering the lakes.Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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