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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 Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and the Trinity River basin can be seen from Reunion Tower, March 19, 2026.
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Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
On Maui, officials issued an evacuation advisory for parts of Lahaina as nearby retention basins neared capacity.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
On Maui, officials issued an evacuation advisory for some Lahaina neighborhoods after nearby retention basins neared capacity.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Each basin group holds strong positions and has generally been unwilling to shift.
—Karen Schlatter, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
On Maui, officials issued an evacuation advisory for parts of Lahaina as nearby retention basins neared capacity.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
On Maui, officials issued an evacuation advisory for some Lahaina neighborhoods after nearby retention basins neared capacity.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Each basin group holds strong positions and has generally been unwilling to shift.
—Karen Schlatter, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
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At Lido De Fazio, a small beach club also known as Mastro Ciccio Beach, lunch might be a five-euro bowl of pasta al forno with eggs.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Plus, get savings on automatic bird feeders, smart litter boxes for cats and automatic water bowls for dogs.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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High temperatures were predicted in the mid-90s to lower triple digits in the inland valleys, and between the high 70s to low 90s along the coast.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Gangster Squad had the ugly uncanny-valley aesthetic of a Sin City knockoff, a too-big ensemble, and overly slow-mo-dependent action scenes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Oversize windows throughout the two-bedroom have water views, and the primary bath has a sunken tub and sauna.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite is contained within its own wing on the second floor, with two walk-in closets and a bath with a skylight, soaking tub, and separate water closets.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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The basketball bacchanal is the thing – swapping pep bands in end zone pits and dancing mascots and eight teams taking one court chasing after the same singular prize.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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From there, pathways can lead to a dedicated social zone centered around a crackling fire pit or a comfortable sofa, perfect for late-evening conversations.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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For decades, kosher wine in the United States remained associated with sweet, low-end bottles even as the general market moved toward dry, higher-quality wines.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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The coach is swigging from a beer bottle, visibly drunk even from across a hockey rink, and roundly berating his players.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and navigating the steep, winding stone pathways between them is a workout in its own right.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Before that bucket, Darling hadn’t hit a shot all game.—
Ryan Brennan
March 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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After giving up the game-winning bucket Sunday, Jackson took the loss hard.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 2026.
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