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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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The UK government announced on 1 March that it had agreed to allow British military bases to be used for "defensive" strikes on Iranian missile sites.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Britain initially also refused, but later allowed US flights from its bases for "defensive" missions in the conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

When asked about Alvendia’s campaign contributions, the spokesman said the governor bases decisions on what’s best for West Virginians.

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

They practiced sliding into the bases, pitching, catching, running, and swinging.

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon

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