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as in bowl
a large circular container used especially for holding water for washing
They washed their clothes in a basin.
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as in valley
a depressed or sunken area of land
The animals drank from a shallow basin surrounded by grasslands.
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Recent Examples of basin
The Utica Shale basin, which is next door, is just as plush.
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
After each round of full-body exfoliation, a giant basin of warm water was dumped over my body, like I was being baptized.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent weather is helping From the Bay Area to the Tahoe basin, Northern California caught a break.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
After each round of full-body exfoliation, a giant basin of warm water was dumped over my body, like I was being baptized.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent weather is helping From the Bay Area to the Tahoe basin, Northern California caught a break.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
Noun
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Who doesn’t love a fresh set of stacking bowls with lids?—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Gently mix ground beef, bacon, egg, onion, panko, chili powder, garlic, pepper, 1/2 cup of the cheese, 1 tablespoon of the chipotle chiles, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl until combined.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Unlike much of California’s coastal range, which runs north to south, the Purisima Hills and Santa Rosa Hills form a channel that allows the full force of the Pacific Ocean’s marine layer and ocean breezes to traverse the valley corridors.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Romans established Londinium just north of the river’s marshy valley after invading Britain in 43 C.E. Colossal wooden quays stood on the ancient settlement’s riverbank.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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Gather around the fire pit or treat yourself to a relaxing soak in the hot tub under a decorative arbor and enjoy the privacy and tranquility of the surroundings illuminated by custom lighting.—
Monica Lander,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The primary bathroom had large marble countertops, double sinks, a vanity, a separate shower and a tub, and access to an outdoor shower.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Up and down pit road, many crew chiefs anticipated a race where tire conservation would be the primary difference between winning and losing.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Larson stayed out, and Blaney won the race off pit road.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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Towering mounds of textiles sprawl across the terrain, with some garments—price tags still intact—entangled among plastic bags, bottles, and other waste.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The most common single-use plastic items included food wrappers, bottles, bottle caps/rings, cigarette butts, wipes, and fragments.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2025
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Four people were killed and another was severely injured on Thursday when their cable car crashed into a ravine in Italy.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Two dedicated employees roam public lands hauling buckets, stepladders, and telescopic tree pruners to collect seeds, some of which weigh less than a small feather.—
Laura Mallonee,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Volunteers are asked to bring reusable bags or buckets, gloves and trash pickers, if possible.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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This scenic gorge captivates in winter, when water rushing over the vertical cliff walls freezes into a silent, crystal cathedral of blue-and-white icicles.—
Lisa Kadane,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
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Visitors can get a great tour of the park via the 83-mile scenic drive that offers stunning views of the river and its gorge around every twist and turn of the three-hour journey.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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