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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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2
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
Although many swales and basins remain verdant with Bermuda grass, which is easier to maintain, there’s a growing push to use native vegetation for runoff control.
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Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
Rickey is shown driving back to Sacramento, but the actual location is Agua Dulce Canyon Road, a few miles north of the L.A. basin and well south of the capital city.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The cramped cells are equipped with tiered metal bunks without mattresses, two basins for washing, and two open toilets.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
West Virginia sits atop the Marcellus Shale basin, which holds 141 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
Rickey is shown driving back to Sacramento, but the actual location is Agua Dulce Canyon Road, a few miles north of the L.A. basin and well south of the capital city.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The cramped cells are equipped with tiered metal bunks without mattresses, two basins for washing, and two open toilets.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
West Virginia sits atop the Marcellus Shale basin, which holds 141 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
Noun
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Stir together coriander, cumin, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Many of the exhibition’s objects (particularly the tea bowls) date back to before the 16th century and were originally from China, Korea and locales in South Asia and Southeast Asia.—
Nathan Pugh,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Multiple rooms in the house also feature floor-to-ceiling windows, giving sweeping views of the rolling mountains and valleys.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Witnesses on the ground said the cable car plummeted into the valley below, hitting a pylon on the way down.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Gather around the fire pit or treat yourself to a relaxing soak in the hot tub under a decorative arbor and enjoy the privacy and tranquility of the surroundings illuminated by custom lighting.—
Monica Lander,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The primary bathroom had large marble countertops, double sinks, a vanity, a separate shower and a tub, and access to an outdoor shower.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Private patios are planted with succulents and shaded by native trees, while the center of the property is anchored by a sunken dipping pool and communal fire pit perfect for lingering evenings and slow conversations.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Outside entertainment opportunities are further enhanced by the indoor/outdoor bar with pass-through window, a covered outdoor kitchen and fire pit.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The device was created with an empty apple cider vinegar glass bottle, a towel and gasoline.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The most common single-use plastic items included food wrappers, bottles, bottle caps/rings, cigarette butts, wipes, and fragments.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2025
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Four people were killed and another was severely injured on Thursday when their cable car crashed into a ravine in Italy.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Essentially, each state gets its own bucket, noted Dr. Mujeeb Basit, a modeling expert on disease spread who wasn’t involved with the new research.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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But the newest ice bucket challenge isn't to bring awareness to ALS; rather, participants are raising awareness and funds for mental health causes.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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This scenic gorge captivates in winter, when water rushing over the vertical cliff walls freezes into a silent, crystal cathedral of blue-and-white icicles.—
Lisa Kadane,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
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Visitors can get a great tour of the park via the 83-mile scenic drive that offers stunning views of the river and its gorge around every twist and turn of the three-hour journey.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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