as in basin
a steep-sided hollow without surface drainage especially in a deposit of glacial drift
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Recent Examples of kettle
Are electric kettles more efficient than stovetop kettles?
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Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Rafael topped up their glasses from two steaming kettles, one of coffee and the other of milk.
—Charles Portis, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
The homeless living at an Elgin hotel this winter are being fed with meals donated by local soup kettles and groceries supplied by food pantries and local donors, officials said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Beautiful 1-Liter Electric Gooseneck Kettle $30 at Walmart This gorgeous electric kettle makes morning tea or coffee seamless.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Rafael topped up their glasses from two steaming kettles, one of coffee and the other of milk.
—Charles Portis, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
The homeless living at an Elgin hotel this winter are being fed with meals donated by local soup kettles and groceries supplied by food pantries and local donors, officials said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Beautiful 1-Liter Electric Gooseneck Kettle $30 at Walmart This gorgeous electric kettle makes morning tea or coffee seamless.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kettle
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That could be a boon for a body of water frequently called an accident, because its current version was created in 1905 when a canal breach allowed millions of gallons of Colorado River water to spill out for almost two years, filling a desert basin.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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State of play: While rain has fallen throughout the region, some gauges by Lake Buchanan notched less than a half-inch in the 72 hours through Thursday afternoon — and less than a quarter-inch in the Lake Travis basin.—
Asher Price,
Axios,
27 Mar. 2025
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Use lots of suds and a soft bristle brush to clean the frame, handlebars, wheels and saddle.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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At the top, on the broad approach to the capitol, Gladys climbed out of the saddle and shook hands with the Governor and Mayor.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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But Healey controls taxpayer dollars where the rubber meets the road — or where our tires meet the potholes.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: Pennsylvania ranks 11th among states with the worst pothole problems, per a USA Today analysis Potholes are among the most complained about nuisances to Philly's 311 line.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Kettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kettle. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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