base
noun
the bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests.
basing
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present participleof base.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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She was a major figure in Burnham's Makerfield by-election campaign, basing herself in the constituency, and is in line for a big cabinet job.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The Pentagon chief said the move was also aimed at ensuring US "access, basing and overflight are clearly delineated and assured" after some European imposed restrictions on US forces during the Iran war.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
By basing itself in Irvine, Calif., the Americans have chosen something closer to a corporate retreat—and SoFi Stadium—than a luxury resort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
The table above lists six actively managed ETFs that use AI to manage their portfolios and bill themselves as basing their strategies on AI.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
“Are you basing all this on the way you felt about Dad and the divorce?”
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
