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bases

1 American  
[bey-seez] / ˈbeɪ siz /

noun

  1. plural of basis.


bases 2 American  
[bey-siz] / ˈbeɪ sɪz /

noun

  1. plural of base.


bases 1 British  
/ ˈbeɪsiːz /

noun

  1. the plural of basis

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

bases 2 British  
/ ˈbeɪsɪz /

noun

  1. the plural of base 1

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Its primary role has been to defend British air bases in Cyprus after RAF Akrotiri was hit by an Iranian-made drone in March.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

In 2012, one Chinese company ranked among the top 100 global suppliers, according to data from AlixPartners-owned Berylls, which bases rankings on automotive revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Sable finds people are often more comfortable committing funds to long-term growth once they know their bases are covered with more stable investments.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

But the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, said Washington's access to Saudi airspace and bases would continue for other uses.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Although the master spy Sargo remained elusive, his networks were quickly destroyed, and so were his radio stations and power bases.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield