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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
With confidence increasing for a strong El Niño forming over the summer, the forecasts are expected to take into account the dampening effect that Pacific Ocean climate pattern can have on storms in the Atlantic basin.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
These basins feed the Colorado River, which provides water to over 35 million people, industries and crops across seven states.
—Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
In the Columbia River basin, dam construction transformed an immense river system into a series of dams and reservoirs and blocked fish from large parts of their historical range.
—Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
How names are chosen The World Meteorological Organization, an arm of the United Nations, establishes the list of 21 storm names in the Atlantic basin.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
These basins feed the Colorado River, which provides water to over 35 million people, industries and crops across seven states.
—Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
In the Columbia River basin, dam construction transformed an immense river system into a series of dams and reservoirs and blocked fish from large parts of their historical range.
—Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
How names are chosen The World Meteorological Organization, an arm of the United Nations, establishes the list of 21 storm names in the Atlantic basin.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
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In the Himalayas, when the first snow comes, kids collect the snow into steel plates or bowls.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Camouflaged in a valley speckled with just a handful of villas and farmsteads, the 16 stone houses overlook the naked dunes and sensational sunsets of Livadia Bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Great Rift Valley is an epic series of valleys and mountains carving its way 3,000 miles through East Africa and beyond.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tired of dealing with hair clogging your tub and shower drain?—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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At its centre sat a deep porcelain tub, crowned by a celestial Bvlgari mosaic.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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With large tables inside and an outdoor patio featuring a rustic fire pit, the eatery could easily fit a few families, a birthday party or even a business meeting.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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For children, there are a variety of playrooms in the behavioral health wing, including a sensory gym equipped with adjustable lights, a ball pit and a rock climbing wall.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are also water stations on multiple floors with both still and sparkling options that make the reusable bottles actually useful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Police searched the house and found a Powerade bottle that was largely empty, but contained some residue at the bottom.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Contra Costa County investigators searched a ravine and found the ladder Matthew Muller described using to climb into a family's house weeks after the March 2015 attack on Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The trees, lining the base of the ravine at the park’s narrow creek, have been turned to stumps and piles of branches.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The girl did not have access to a bathroom, the affidavit said, and she was forced to wash her clothes in a small bucket and to bathe outside in their backyard.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Yoshi and Luma popcorn buckets will be released alongside Bowser's tiny cauldrons on April 1 to celebrate the release of the new film.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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