1
as in loads
a considerable amount
made buckets of money in the stock market
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1
as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
bucketing water from the well, we raced to put out the fire
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2
as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
getting the troops into the bucketing landing craft proved to be challenging
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Recent Examples of bucket
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
At the other end of the floor, as Florida, down 63-62, was desperate for a bucket, Alijah Martin was fouled by Tugler and got to go to the free-throw line with the potential to take the lead with 46 seconds left on the clock.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Josh Max, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
External Secrets Secrets are typically bucketed into two categories: external and internal.
—Alon Jackson, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
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Noun
That first bucket of flowers has become the gift that keeps on giving.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
At the other end of the floor, as Florida, down 63-62, was desperate for a bucket, Alijah Martin was fouled by Tugler and got to go to the free-throw line with the potential to take the lead with 46 seconds left on the clock.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Optional Recaro buckets and an active exhaust are also available for the performance-minded.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
External Secrets Secrets are typically bucketed into two categories: external and internal.
—Alon Jackson, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucket
Noun
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Not surprisingly, the internet is rich with electric kettle cleaning tips.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
25 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, the equipment — 12 tanks, two copper brewhouse kettles and a cooling machine — had to be brought up to the top floor by crane.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The calf was so small, Rafter and Alex Constantinides were able to scoop him up in a regular fishing net, Shannon said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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The comedy drama scooped awards at the Sundance Film Festival and Cannes.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dredge both sides of chicken breasts with flour mixture, pressing to adhere, shake off any excess.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Palmer put her hosting talents to work for the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles on April 8 and channeled the Little Mermaid with long curls that flowed all the way down her back, hitting just above her hips with tons of volume and texture.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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There’s a rework of the social systems, an English-speaking announcer, a new map for Last Hero and tons of balance changes.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The pail uses dual-seal technology to lock away diaper smells and is compatible with any standard trash bag.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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One of her chores was to get pails of water from a well.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This Garlic-Thyme Sauce would also be incredible spooned on top of slices of filet.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles 3 Bay Area chefs’ new cookbooks are coming this spring Put the bread on a platter and spoon the pan juices generously atop.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This apparently spooked an SUV driver in the next lane, who jerked the wheel to the left and ran into the opposite curb.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
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How to jerk off Jerking off, also known as jacking off, is another technique that can be helpful in your arsenal of self-pleasure.—
Quispe López,
Them,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But, for example, the Russian Kosmos 1340, which weighed about 2 and a half tons, probably left behind a few chunks reaching the surface of Earth.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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While China is one of Tesla’s largest markets, experts noted the number of Chinese imports is not a large chunk of company’s volume of products.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Bucket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucket. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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