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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 acidic geyser is located in the back basin of the park’s Norris Geyser Basin and is named Echinus for the sea urchin-like rocks that surround the 66-foot-wide geyser (echinus is Latin for sea urchin).
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026
However, China would need to compete for Atlantic cargoes if the outage persists, tightening the Pacific basin, Katayama added.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Set annually, this plan would essentially establish lower water limits for the lower-basin states.
—Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026
However, China would need to compete for Atlantic cargoes if the outage persists, tightening the Pacific basin, Katayama added.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Set annually, this plan would essentially establish lower water limits for the lower-basin states.
—Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
Noun
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Pizza fans will love the outpost of Neapolitan stalwart Gino Sorbillo, while Mexican eatery Temaki does poke bowls and tacos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Crust will be crisp For filling, in a large bowl beat softened butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 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,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, temperatures are expected to rise to near 90 degrees in the warmer valley areas, and the 80s in many other areas, according to the National Weather Service.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy From snowy dog walks to hitting the hot tub, these après boots and slippers keep me warm and comfy.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lastly, there’s a subtle pink tint that does more than just look pretty in the tub, according to shoppers.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some are modern fire pits, while others are rustic and charming.—
Daniel Modlin,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2026
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The news agency, citing sources, reported that the devices were made of a sports drink bottle that was filled or partially filled with explosive material and placed inside glass jars and surrounded by nuts and bolts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 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,
8 Mar. 2026
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Louisville guard Ryan Conwell then scored two late buckets for the 6-seed Cardinals in the final 90 seconds of regulation to help his team escape with a 62-58 win over the 11-seed Mustangs and eliminate them from the ACC tournament.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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With expertise honed over 70 years of theme-park entertainment, Disney has tapped into a unique niche of those who want an elevated holiday experience but with all the key Disney elements that make theme parks like Disneyland a bucket-list trip.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ronda’s main attractions are its gorge-spanning bridges, an intriguing old town, and one of the oldest bullrings in Spain.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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His parents came down from England to cheer him on and made a side trip into the Atlas Mountains, where a mud-brick mansion perched over a gorge caught his mother’s eye.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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