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as in cellars
a room or set of rooms below the surface of the ground
we store our bicycles in the basement during the winter
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as in feet
the lowest part, place, or point
the basement of the outdoor fountain needs a lot of restoration work
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Recent Examples of basements
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
Griffith's Council President Rick Ryfa said Thursday morning that crews have encountered several houses with trees on them and multiple basements flooded.
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Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Improve Ventilation Make sure basements and crawl spaces are ventilated properly to prevent moisture buildup.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Construction sites routinely dig up tons of soil for basements and foundations.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
They’re filmed in unfinished basements or drafty garages; mothers wear bulky winter coats over pajamas, their hair sometimes appearing unwashed, their desperation for a moment alone palpable.
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Sarah Levy,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
Griffith's Council President Rick Ryfa said Thursday morning that crews have encountered several houses with trees on them and multiple basements flooded.
—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Improve Ventilation Make sure basements and crawl spaces are ventilated properly to prevent moisture buildup.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Construction sites routinely dig up tons of soil for basements and foundations.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
They’re filmed in unfinished basements or drafty garages; mothers wear bulky winter coats over pajamas, their hair sometimes appearing unwashed, their desperation for a moment alone palpable.
—
Sarah Levy,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basements
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Earlier in the episode, when Daemon and the Rivermen defeated the Lannisters, Ser Simon rewarded them with wine from the cellars.
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Areas such as crawl spaces, sump pump pits, utility cellars and under-porch areas can be hotter than outside air, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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His second attempt rifled across the box, just over a defender’s head and onto the foot of Jhon Arias near the back post.
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As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
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The two-piece features a roomy crewneck pullover, plus oh-so comfy bottoms.
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Skirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, hats, headbands, wristbands and socks must be completely white (allowing for one centimeter of trim).
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Their radical act wasn't to reject law, but to defend it, believing the British government had abandoned its own legal foundations.
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Policymakers should treat it as a reminder that the country’s foundations are still cracking — and if the drift continues, the next rupture will be something darker.
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“Basements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basements. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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