as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
many students lacked even a basal familiarity with the topic
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Recent Examples of basal
Findings such as these suggest that in people with RBD, movement is generated through a motor circuit that bypasses the basal ganglia.
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Diana Kwon, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2023
The tool tracks heart rate, blood-oxygen levels, stress levels, basal temperature, and more.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
These revelations have put the biologist at the vanguard of a new field called basal cognition.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
Now, the effectiveness of a novel basal insulin, efsitora alfa, that’s designed to be injected once a week has been tested in two separate Phase 3 clinical trials – one with type 1 diabetics and one with type 2 – and has yielded some very promising results.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
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Diana Kwon, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2023
The tool tracks heart rate, blood-oxygen levels, stress levels, basal temperature, and more.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
These revelations have put the biologist at the vanguard of a new field called basal cognition.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
Now, the effectiveness of a novel basal insulin, efsitora alfa, that’s designed to be injected once a week has been tested in two separate Phase 3 clinical trials – one with type 1 diabetics and one with type 2 – and has yielded some very promising results.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basal
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The vast majority of Redditors sided with the teenager, with many saying that asking someone to accommodate house guests during a visit is okay — but not at the cost of basic essentials such as warmth.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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The emotional crisis of confidence: Trust has been eroded—not just in leaders, but even in basic systems and emergency services, like an assurance that your local fire hydrant will work.John Hope Bryant, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
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But elementary students might catch a glimpse of the news coverage or hear classmates talking about it.Tamekia Reece, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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Most of the whooping cough cases in the Boise School District have been in its elementary and high schools, Hollar said.Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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In truth, the story feels like a rudimentary framework to drive the world and gameplay, especially early on.PCMAG, PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
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Before the house was put on the market, the seller dutifully encased the existing stair in concrete so that the entrance was no longer accessible and punched a rudimentary new door on the ground floor.Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Her two other full-lengths, Happier Than Ever and Hit Me Hard and Soft, as well as her introductory EP Don’t Smile at Me, all continue to hold on as Americans buy and stream them constantly.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Free introductory classes will be offered from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and Feb. 23.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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The unidentified patient was over 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions, the agency said.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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That person, who was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions, died this month, becoming the first death in the US from bird flu.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The token's success could depend as much on sustaining community enthusiasm as on any fundamental factors.Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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That was in full evidence at the Australian Open, with Jovic's heavy defeat to Rybakina and Joint's loss to Pegula, who explained that part of her late development was not caution or planning, but born out of a simple and fundamental fear that all tennis players experience no matter their age.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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