BASIN Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

basin

noun

Definition of basin

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 As of Thursday morning, the Atlantic basin remained extremely quiet, with no development expected for at least the next seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Mexico will reduce its water use by 250,000 acre-feet a year for the next two years, absorbing a share of losses in the river's lower basin. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2026 But shortly after the pool reopened, in June, algae returned in force and the sealant peeled, leading crews to repeatedly drain and scrub the basin over the summer. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026 In contrast to the flurry of activity in the Pacific, things are relatively quiet in the Atlantic basin — yet another characteristic of El Niño, according to Gilford. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for basin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin

Noun

Blown glass artisans would recreate the look in bowls and cups that would then make their way to coffee tables and kitchen display shelves.

— Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
Shirataki noodles work well in soups, stir-fries, hot pots, cold noodle dishes, and ramen-style bowls.

— Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of bowl

Noun

This is all in the spirit of keeping to her original roots, the sit-down show known for its satirical vibe with guests, all ignited by her valley girl snark, wit and jolly.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
When winter arrived, Caltrans dispatched him east to Caples Lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains to work as a chain controller — part of an annual seasonal draw from valley yards to keep heavy mountain passes operational.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of valley

Noun

As for the bathroom, it has been renovated recently, with white tile that plays nicely with the mid-century cast-iron tub.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Sep. 2026
Willie might be the only mascot in America that will be joining the players in the cold tub Sunday morning.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of tub

Noun

It was then left to the two Mercedes drivers to swap the lead back and forth for several laps, only for that to cause concern on the team’s pit wall due to Verstappen’s continued presence.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
At the time, Lukas was working to pass the PACT Act, a law expanding health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other hazards during overseas deployments.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of pit

Noun

Lee fills his glass from a second bottle, bantering away with his lifelong pal before picking up a third.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
Native’s Powder Dry Shampoo has become a popular pick at Target, where shoppers are turning to the $13 bottle to stretch the time between washes while giving their roots a little more oomph.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of bottle

Noun

Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
The helicopter then returned to the ravine and carried out the same technical maneuver to bring the second climber to safety.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of ravine

Noun

It’s funded through Texas’ insurance and franchise tax buckets.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Trash bags will be provided to volunteers, although participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable supplies, such as work gloves, buckets and grabbers to limit waste.

— Alison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of bucket

Noun

In one sequence, Sam stands in the middle of a rope bridge, catching a gold bar thrown at him from one side of a gorge, and then throwing it to the other side quickly enough that the weight of the gold doesn’t snap the precarious wooden planks.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
The area is at the bottom of the national park in the inner gorge of the canyon, about 10 miles downstream from Phantom Ranch.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026