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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
Archaeologists recently found a massive stone basin in Italy dating back more than 2,000 years — remnants of a once-powerful rival of Rome.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
In just 4 years – since September 2022 – seven Category 5 hurricanes have formed in the Atlantic basin, which includes the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America, formerly the Gulf of Mexico.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Melissa ripped across Jamaica with torrential rain and rough winds after making landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 hurricane, one of the most powerful landfalls on record in the Atlantic basin.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
Melissa is considered one of the strongest hurricanes to ever form in the Atlantic basin.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
In just 4 years – since September 2022 – seven Category 5 hurricanes have formed in the Atlantic basin, which includes the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America, formerly the Gulf of Mexico.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Melissa ripped across Jamaica with torrential rain and rough winds after making landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 hurricane, one of the most powerful landfalls on record in the Atlantic basin.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
Melissa is considered one of the strongest hurricanes to ever form in the Atlantic basin.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
Noun
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Should the Tigers end up missing a bowl game, the noise will grow much louder.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Similar to some larger collapsible fire pits, the Antarcti comprises three metal panels that interconnect to create the fire bowl.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Nov. 2025
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Minimalist 11-foot-tall Styline windows frame picturesque views sweeping from the valley to the Vegas skyline and mountains beyond.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Temperatures could end up 15 degrees below average for much of the Plains, Midwest and portions of the Ohio and Tennessee valleys.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Other highlights include a living room sporting a wood-burning stove, a dining area that connects to a kitchen outfitted with open shelving and stainless appliances, and a bath equipped with a porcelain tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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During a conversation with Entertainment Weekly's Awardist podcast, the Frankenstein star reflects on the infamous bathtub scene in Emerald Fennell's 2023 thriller, which saw Oliver (Barry Keoghan) slurp up bathwater after secretly witnessing Felix (Elordi) masturbate in the tub.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The buoyant spirit is also aided by Karla Grotting’s effervescent choreography, the Seuss-faithful designs of Tom Butsch and David Kay Mickelsen, and a nine-piece pit orchestra that enhances the moods with some effective musical underpinning beneath the dialogue.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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The highest profile match-ups in the 94 categories — and the most anticipated by far — pit Beyonce, who has a field-leading 11 nominations against Swift, who has six.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sip a bottle of txakoli before lunch while enjoying the tranquil views and birdsong.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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That’s great news for collectors, many of whom count this Third Growth Margaux among their favorite bottles.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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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,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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But with the Total Portfolio Approach, CalPERS managers across assets will work together to determine which bucket should receive more of the fund’s money to produce better returns.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Miami’s energetic style of scoring buckets this season has proven infectious, evidenced by its seven double-digit scorers.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The South is filled with natural wonders, from dramatic gorges and massive cave systems to beautiful wetlands and pristine beaches.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Further down the gorge of TikTok depravity, there are things like TCC, or the True Crime Community, an online subculture that’s been tied to actual school shootings.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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