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as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
my religious faith is the bedrock of my life
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as in depth
the lowest point or level
knew that his acting career was at bedrock when all he could get were bit parts in campy horror movies
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Recent Examples of bedrock
Time, 12 May 2026
Think of it this way, communication is going to be the bedrock of any relationship.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
Ryan Cooper, The Week, 24 June 2021
Now, even the bedrock idea of self-determination is endangered in Libya, with foreign powers — not just Libyans — seeking to control the country’s fate.
—Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
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Noun
Slavery was so central a bedrock in the social, economic, and political framework of the country that more Americans died in the war to end slavery than in any other war in American history.
—Time, 12 May 2026
Think of it this way, communication is going to be the bedrock of any relationship.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
Adjective
The violence suffered by Floyd and so many thousands of other people is horrifying to anyone with a conscience, and arguments for ending this injustice hook directly into bedrock American ideas about liberty and equality.
—Ryan Cooper, The Week, 24 June 2021
Now, even the bedrock idea of self-determination is endangered in Libya, with foreign powers — not just Libyans — seeking to control the country’s fate.
—Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedrock
Noun
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On one of the main topics, Beccera noted that the state needs to invest in early years education and reduce class sizes to ensure students have a strong educational foundation for their future success.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The Moon in Taurus moves through your 4th House of Home, drawing attention to comfort, family, and emotional foundations.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The Chargers’ three Day 3 picks — Travis Burke, Logan Taylor and Alex Harkey — make this a competitive depth battle.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Blank believes his grandpa would have appreciated the way this year’s Mavericks team plays, with an emphasis on getting on base, small ball, run manufacturing, pitching depth, and quality defense over trying to out-slug teams with hordes of homers.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The earplugs filter noise while preserving sound clarity, are designed specifically for live music, and come packaged in a bold metallic case emblazoned with the Pleasing logo, with a ring to hook onto a bag, belt or keys.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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In 1972, the RIAA successfully lobbied Congress to have copyright protections extended to the owners of sound recordings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Ryan Zeferjahn gave up the first run of the game and walked the bases loaded, but Chase Silseth (1-0) worked out of the jam by getting slugger Nick Kurtz to ground into a game-ending double play.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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If multimodality in Omni comes together, these models may eventually form the basis for future Gemini releases to simplify Google’s AI ecosystem.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Lisius got out of the car to stand outside, watching the clouds grow taller and firmer.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Despite them being family, there was a firm hierarchy in place, as Maul remained above Savage in the pecking order, and both brothers accepted it.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The franchise stunned the NBA by trading away cornerstone Luka Dončić, plunging the roster into an immediate identity crisis.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Accumulating his wealth through subprime car loans and accused of predatory lending, Dundon is a break from two prior cornerstone ownership groups of the Blazers in Larry Weinberg and Paul Allen.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The hovercraft tragedy underscores the rapidly changing weather conditions, dangerous waves and strong winds associated with Lake Baikal, reports indicated.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Beyond keeping bugs away from your guests and food, the zapper also cuts down on the need for bug sprays, which can leave behind strong smells or residue.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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So the head golf pro there needs to not only know the game and its rules, but also must have the unerring instincts of an excellent cruise director combined with an air traffic controller.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Aaronson’s finishes were unerring and clinical.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Bedrock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedrock. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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