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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
What kind of capacity will its decarbonization and disinfectant basins need as its 14 client cities grow in population and new cities sign on?
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Chocolate is made from cacao beans, the seeds of the cacao tree, a plant scientists believe is native to rainforests in the Amazon basin and Orinoco River basin of South America, according to the University of Vermont and University of Oxford.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The home sits atop a 5-acre-plus hill, which boasts nearby canyon, Orange County basin and distant ocean views.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
If standing water is a concern, choose a freestanding soap dish with a slight slant or slats that allow excess water to drain back into the basin.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Chocolate is made from cacao beans, the seeds of the cacao tree, a plant scientists believe is native to rainforests in the Amazon basin and Orinoco River basin of South America, according to the University of Vermont and University of Oxford.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The home sits atop a 5-acre-plus hill, which boasts nearby canyon, Orange County basin and distant ocean views.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
If standing water is a concern, choose a freestanding soap dish with a slight slant or slats that allow excess water to drain back into the basin.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
Noun
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Place the items in a bowl, add the fruit and enjoy.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Its name draws from the Kazakh word for apple, reflecting the wild orchards of the surrounding valleys, which are believed to be the fruit’s birthplace.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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The valley in between has few modern structures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The centerpiece was an onsen-style soaking tub, set beneath a skylight and framed by a wall of river rocks.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The primary suite includes an ample bathroom with a soaking tub, plus a sauna for relaxing your muscles after a day full of activity.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Outside, guests can relax by the fire pits, stroll along the river, and, in the evening, enjoy a complimentary wine and beer reception.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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More than 200 pits have already been identified on the moon’s surface, and in 2024, NASA confirmed the presence of a large underground cavity.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Empty, plastic reusable bottles.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Of course, this will all vary depending on which barrel your bottle comes from, and whether or not any of these are relevant sense memories for you.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of course, Tom finds him first and inanely yells his name across the ravine.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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From the top of a lift, the three of us descended 4,800 feet into a ravine that, over the course of two hours, funneled us to Refugio Frey.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cleaning essentials, like this Shark cordless vacuum, this Black + Decker handheld vacuum, and this mop and bucket set will keep your home sparkly clean with minimal effort.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Brice Sensabaugh is a professional getter of buckets.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Trey Moore is a local paddler who knows just about every corner of the Nolichucky gorge.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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It was imported from the neighboring island in its entirety and features open sides that allow for spectacular vistas of the river gorge under the stunning morning light.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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