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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
The facility works closely with Hoover Dam and transfers power to the Los Angeles basin, McMahill said.
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CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
Power generated at the plant is transferred to the Hoover Dam basin.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Nearby the sauna are five stainless steel, oblong plunge basins for 14 people containing water that’s 37 degrees to 46 degrees Fahrenheit, for an energizing effect.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
This is bad timing, because Colorado and the other basin states are currently failing to renegotiate key parts of the more-than-century-old Colorado River Compact, which expire later this year.
—Rebecca Boyle, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
Power generated at the plant is transferred to the Hoover Dam basin.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Nearby the sauna are five stainless steel, oblong plunge basins for 14 people containing water that’s 37 degrees to 46 degrees Fahrenheit, for an energizing effect.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
This is bad timing, because Colorado and the other basin states are currently failing to renegotiate key parts of the more-than-century-old Colorado River Compact, which expire later this year.
—Rebecca Boyle, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
Noun
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In a bowl or small bucket, combine warm water with ½ teaspoon of dye-free dish soap.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In these times, many talented editors and printers were attracted by the opportunities presented by the burgeoning valley area, creating a competitive and dynamic industry.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Avalanches may run long distances, and can run into mature forests, valley floors or flat terrain.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Empty the tub, and rinse the foam with clean water until the water runs clean.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Crafted of solid marble, the primary bath’s 18th-century French tub had to be craned through the windows.—
Christine Lennon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
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Towering glass and timber doors open to reveal views all the way through to a central courtyard hosting a swimming pool with a Baja shelf and spa, a fire pit, sun lounges, an alfresco dining patio, and grassy lawns laced with olive trees and lush gardens beyond.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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This particular set also comes with a fire pit table with adjustable heat controls for an enjoyable outdoor setup even on brisk spring nights.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bring a picnic and bottle of rosé and take in the views of Mystic from the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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If the robot learns to pick up a bottle in an exact position and the bottle is shifted slightly, a system that only imitates will repeat the original gesture and fail.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The first quarter started with a 4-0 lead after back-to-back buckets by Mutschler.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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In a bowl or small bucket, combine warm water with ½ teaspoon of dye-free dish soap.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stone villages cling to hillsides above orchards while rivers slice through limestone gorges below.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Located in Armenia’s Lori Province, the deep gorge stretches from Vanadzor to the Georgian border.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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