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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
That includes the potential for major hurricanes along the west coast of Mexico and in the central Pacific basin.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Tamolitch Falls, Willamette National Forest, Oregon Also known as the Blue Pool because of its deep cerulean hue, Tamolitch Falls is a basin of water surrounded by a ring of 10- to 60-foot cliffs.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Worse still, the heat makes spilled oil more toxic, with some scientists estimating that the Gulf is the most polluted marine basin in the world.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
At the same time, the city reflects many of the challenges of other large urban centers in the region, including traffic congestion that can stretch for hours across the metropolitan area, air pollution trapped in the high-altitude basin, and visible social inequality between neighborhoods.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Tamolitch Falls, Willamette National Forest, Oregon Also known as the Blue Pool because of its deep cerulean hue, Tamolitch Falls is a basin of water surrounded by a ring of 10- to 60-foot cliffs.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Worse still, the heat makes spilled oil more toxic, with some scientists estimating that the Gulf is the most polluted marine basin in the world.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
At the same time, the city reflects many of the challenges of other large urban centers in the region, including traffic congestion that can stretch for hours across the metropolitan area, air pollution trapped in the high-altitude basin, and visible social inequality between neighborhoods.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
Noun
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Strain chicken poaching liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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These include niceties like complimentary garment bags in closets and a pet park with space for four-legged guests to play with toys and water bowls that can be sent to the room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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With a top altitude of 1,100 feet, this position at the highest point in the AVA offers warmer nighttime temperatures than the valley floor thanks to the warm air rising and cool air sinking, while daytime temperatures are lower than in areas closer to sea level.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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The emerald oasis, reachable by boat, helicopter tour, or strenuous trek, is an amalgam of steep cliffs and verdant valleys spilling out to the cerulean sea.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The king-size island bed in the middle of the room is a sexy touch, as is the hot tub on the terrace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The rooms measure roughly 300 square feet each, nearly half of that space taken up by their elaborate bathrooms, each with separate tub and shower, sinks from Morocco.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Either way, grab a drink or coffee at the lobby bar or stroll an expansive veranda outfitted with fire pits, walking paths, and the aforementioned ocean view before your room is ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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For a Dodgers team already resented for buying up baseball with its massive payroll, watching its star closer stroll through a cockfighting pit in full uniform feels tailor-made to ignite outrage back home.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Otherwise, all of the accommodations have Park Hyatt signatures like Le Labo toiletries in pump bottles, fluffy robes and slippers, minibars, espresso machines, and plenty of bottled water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Experts recommend using a point-of-use sink filter and storing water in stainless steel or glass bottles instead of disposable plastic containers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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On May 2, rescuers were sent to the trail after getting reports of a hiker who'd fallen into a ravine, the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team said in a statement.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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The film balances raw, emotional interviews of families still grappling with the fire’s aftermath with silly moments from the dugout, kids tripping over ball buckets or cheering on their teammates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Some congressional Democrats have offered similar arguments, claiming that a gas tax holiday would be a drop in the bucket for consumers and that the only real way to bring down gas prices is to end the war with Iran.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The Torrent de Pareis gorge, clifftop castles and sea-facing ridgelines reward the climb.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Choose the Tuckasegee River Excursion to explore the nearby town of Dillsboro, or board the Nantahala Gorge Excursion to ride along the river and spend time at the famed gorge.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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