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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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For refugees, many of whom support the Tuareg rebels, the withdrawal of Russian fighters from northern bases has raised hopes of returning home.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The Bruins resumed scoring in the sixth inning, with bases loaded and Grant at bat again.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

It has a history of breaking out from well-formed bases.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

By employing thousands of locals, these bases cemented America’s soft power victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Marine Corps, air force, army, and navy units at various military bases around the country stood by to enact the commands of Red and Blue Team brass.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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