basically

Example Sentences

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"It makes a huge farting noise basically," says John Harrison, director of the site, as he explains where its name originates.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The federal government’s response was urgently needed, he said, “to basically stem the crisis for a year.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“And basically, the pope doesn’t have to please anybody except the Lord himself.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Once again, stocks are basically expressing their view that the war in the Persian Gulf is all but over,” writes Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

It was basically the same as my old phone, but with the new heavy-duty case Grandma had insisted I buy, it felt about three times as big; I could barely get my hand around it.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows