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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
As of early Thursday, there were still vehicles in the basin and no sign of water in it.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Flatheads are native to the large rivers of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio basins.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Fountains outside of Union Station are flowing, too (and the basins are more aquamarine than Old Glory Blue).
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Flatheads are native to the large rivers of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio basins.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Fountains outside of Union Station are flowing, too (and the basins are more aquamarine than Old Glory Blue).
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
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Two of the most popular non-College Football Playoff bowls will air on the same night and the Citrus and ReliaQuest bowls will kick off on separate dates for just the third time in nearly four decades, according to dates and kickoff times released by ESPN on Wednesday.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Ever wonder what would happen if waffles played on a line with a club sandwich and a bowl of lobster bisque?—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Though farming has long shaped the valley, Pemberton has become a base for those drawn to the outdoors.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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The Italian marble bathrooms have plush towels, Maison Francis Kurkdjian products, and (in all except the entry level rooms), both a deep soaking waterfall tub and separate shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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According to the plea agreement, Iwamasa filled a syringe with ketamine and administered it to Perry while the actor was in or near the tub.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The guiding image of my process was not an outline, but the ball pit found at indoor playgrounds, beloved by children and feared by adults who carry hand sanitizer just for such activities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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This was once the site of the deepest pit in the world.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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By the time anyone realized that something was wrong, thousands of bottles had already gone missing.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Her voice startled me, both rough and smooth—like a bottle of whiskey set in front of a princess.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Between them sits a dry ravine, or barranca.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Offense was the name of the game to start with both teams trading buckets.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The Knicks have been hustling up-and-down the court, and it's led to some early buckets.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Motorists traveling in these areas this morning, including I-26 in the Asheville and Hendersonville areas, and I-40 through the Pigeon River gorge should use extra caution.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Most long-distance Amtrak trains feature Sightseer Lounges with floor-to-ceiling glass domed windows, perfect for taking in the soaring desert canyons, rugged mountain ranges, and towering river gorges, all from the comfort of your seat.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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