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
Michael Waterloo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Thanks to a complete team effort and some timely buckets in the fourth, No. 2 Hoosac Valley defeated No. 5 Renaissance 64-57 at Tsongas Center to win their fourth state title since 2019.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Alon Jackson, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
So he's got to figure out how to bucket Trump, bracket Trump, and pull people off of Trump.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2023
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Noun
Citron is a difference-maker for the Irish, and Miles does a fantastic job finding her teammates for buckets.
—Michael Waterloo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Thanks to a complete team effort and some timely buckets in the fourth, No. 2 Hoosac Valley defeated No. 5 Renaissance 64-57 at Tsongas Center to win their fourth state title since 2019.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
External Secrets Secrets are typically bucketed into two categories: external and internal.
—Alon Jackson, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
So he's got to figure out how to bucket Trump, bracket Trump, and pull people off of Trump.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucket
Noun
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Few kettles can hold temperatures with that wide a range.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appétit,
12 Mar. 2025
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The electric kettle boiled water, the television worked, and a game console could be used, all without a gas-guzzling generator.—
Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Want scoop on The Rookie, or for any other TV show?—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Mar. 2025
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The stars of big streaming hits Rivals and Baby Reindeer have scooped gongs at this year’s Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) Awards.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For some in the room, Paul’s rebellion reflected their deep unease over Trump’s protectionism, which has rattled stock markets, shaken consumer confidence, and strained America’s relationships with its allies.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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The saga offers a fresh example of the painful dynamics that have shaken Jewish communities repeatedly over the last year and a half, since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After tons of trips, playdates, and adventures, these diaper bags performed the best.—
Laura Lu, MS,
Parents,
29 Mar. 2025
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With Drake Maye under center and tons of new defenders in the mix, the Patriots are looking for a bounce-back season and start a new era of consistent winning.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Use your hand to brush away excess soil and place the bulbs in a garden pail.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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Flora swirled the mop, then tiredly rested it in the pail.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Her favorite meal was the Italian Turkey Stuffed Squash Boats (ground turkey beefed up with bulgur and kale then spooned over roasted zucchini).—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
14 Mar. 2025
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Some people choose to eat it directly, spooned from the jar.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While there are a slew of ways to pleasure yourself depending on these three factors, there are some basic tips that can be a helpful starting point, like how to finger yourself and how to jerk off.—
Quispe López,
Them,
12 Mar. 2025
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Avoid jerking the valve or forcing it to turn, as this could cause the valve to break off.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Yankees made so many mistakes in the World Series — particularly in Game 5 — that Los Angeles players spent a good chunk of the offseason publicly mocking the pinstripers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is a road series for the Giants, but a good chunk of their roster has played at Sutter Health Park, the home to the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. .—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Bucket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucket. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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