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Learn how to plant an herb basket to grow seasonal herbs instead of buying them at the grocery store.
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Each year, my basket of candy has dwindled to a single just-in-case variety bag, becoming dessert for the night and eventually, filler for my coffee-table candy bowl.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
In a video released by the Coast Guard, a rescue swimmer was able to hoist all three into the helicopter by basket — with the children going first — and they were all transported to Kahului Airport in Maui.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
He’s been on-site and at games, and last week was spotted casually shooting hoops with teammates at the basket in the locker room.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Each year, my basket of candy has dwindled to a single just-in-case variety bag, becoming dessert for the night and eventually, filler for my coffee-table candy bowl.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
In a video released by the Coast Guard, a rescue swimmer was able to hoist all three into the helicopter by basket — with the children going first — and they were all transported to Kahului Airport in Maui.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
He’s been on-site and at games, and last week was spotted casually shooting hoops with teammates at the basket in the locker room.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basket
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Use a proper stand: Ensure your tree stand holds enough water (at least one quart per inch of trunk diameter) and is stable.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Most of these masks are crafted from tree trunks and are hand-painted, with each one carrying its own unique story.Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Leilani Simon, a Georgia mother found guilty of murdering her son and disposing of his body in a trash bin, will be sentenced later this month.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Who couldn’t use more storage space—a place to park lawn mowers and leaf blowers; a spot to stash bikes, tents, and bins of holiday decor; or maybe even a workshop for tinkering like our grandfathers had?Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Her dog bolted right past her arms and went straight into the crate.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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But when Trump left, the building would return to normal and the flags stuffed in crates.Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
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Saturday Night Live recap: Host John Mulaney makes grand return with Chappell Roan and surprise guests To start, Kenan Thompson and Ego Nwodim sing a Lion King parody revealing that the carton is filled with possum milk.Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Eggs are well known to carry salmonella bacteria, so returning an empty shell to the carton runs the risk of contaminating the whole eggs in there.Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
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Rattling bags and boxes work, but nothing beats the real thing.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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But a sizable portion of those ballots get placed in drop boxes on Election Day, and those results may not be collected or counted until polls close, which may hold up a clear result depending on how close the race is.Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Over the years it’s slithered its way into a handful of new boot silhouettes, belts, and even bags, too.Madeline Fass, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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This trio is an excellent match for your lip liner-wiz bestie looking to toss the crusty drugstore pencil at the bottom of her makeup bag.Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
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She was photographed placing flowers on her mother’s casket alongside sister Yasmin at her May 18 funeral.Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
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Lisa ushered the artist inside to open Ben’s casket and check out his tattoos firsthand.Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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Norman Powell stood at his locker, however, and answered questions.Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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In the Boston clubhouse, a crowd of reporters surrounded Buckner’s locker, waiting.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Basket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basket. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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