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bases

¹ American

[bey-seez] / ˈbeɪ siz /

noun

plural of basis.

bases ² American

[bey-siz] / ˈbeɪ sɪz /

noun

plural of base.

bases ¹ British

/ ˈbeɪsiːz /

noun

the plural of basis

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bases ² British

/ ˈbeɪsɪz /

noun

the plural of base 1

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Example Sentences

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The official told Reuters that the memo does not suggest that the US could withdraw from the alliance, nor does it propose closing bases in Europe.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“In addition, jet bombers, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, are now being uncrated and assembled in Cuba, while the necessary air bases are being prepared.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Sierra Canyon scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to take a one-run lead, keyed by an RBI double from Brayden Goldstein and a bases loaded walk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It previously broke above two double bottom bases last July and November.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Instead, he served two years moving between different military bases.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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