as in mostly
for the most part
your answer is basically correct
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Recent Examples of basically
Barkov owns basically every record of merit for a skater in Panthers franchise history — games played (804), goals (286), assists (496), points (782), power-play goals (84), game-winning goals (52), multipoint games (209), multigoal games (33), the list keeps going.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Light is electromagnetic radiation: basically, an electric wave and a magnetic wave coupled together and traveling through space-time.
—Jarred Roberts, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Amazon’s newest Fire TV Soundbar Plus is basically the no-fuss upgrade your living room has been waiting for.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Sitting in rehearsals for that week was basically watching magic come to life.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Light is electromagnetic radiation: basically, an electric wave and a magnetic wave coupled together and traveling through space-time.
—Jarred Roberts, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Amazon’s newest Fire TV Soundbar Plus is basically the no-fuss upgrade your living room has been waiting for.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Sitting in rehearsals for that week was basically watching magic come to life.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basically
Adverb
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Expect mostly sunny skies with widespread smoke throughout the day.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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So far, the protests have been centered mostly in downtown LA near City Hall and a federal detention center where some immigrants are being held.—
Krysta Fauria,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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The state enforces that law mainly by responding to complaints made to the state health department by members of the public.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Many eagle-eyed fans have combed through the footage, mainly the backgrounds of the arenas, and found references to other Marvel characters like Dazzler, Daredevil, Thor, Wasp, Luna Snow and The Fantastic Four.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Another group, led primarily by Maryland farmers, started collecting signatures to challenge the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which focuses on solar farm siting in the state.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The Hudsons’ parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, though both were primarily raised by Hawn and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Rodríguez, who was an LAFC player from 2019-22 before being sold to América, converted his penalty by going largely down the center after a lengthy run-up to beat Lloris, breaking the deadlock and giving América the game’s first goal.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Chewy mid palate flavors of cherry jam, with slight texture mid palate and firm though largely hidden tannins.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But Arteta’s Liverpool counterpart Arne Slot rejects the idea that fitness record is determined chiefly by luck.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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But Iowa, the strategist said, is a predominantly white early state compared to other early nominating states.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The collection is predominantly 14-karat gold, reclaimed diamonds and unique natural pearls.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Possible Side Effects Cinnamon is generally well-tolerated and safe for most people when consumed in regular amounts in food.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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“Basically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basically. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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