BASIN Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

basin

noun

Definition of basin

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 An all–Native New Mexican leadership team infused the seasonal restaurant with ingredients all grown in the Rio Grande basin. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 In the bathrooms, the shower basin tiling from Heritage Tile and designed by Landed Interiors is inspired by traditional quilting patterns. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026 Article 4 of the PRC constitution guarantees equality for all its 56 ethnic groups, though in reality the national vision hews to a Han Chinese orthodoxy, which avers a direct lineage from the early Yellow River basin tribes. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 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, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for basin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin

Noun

Some homes were eerily frozen in time, with bowls still filled with food.

— New York Times, New York Times, 20 July 2026
After all, in an era of fast fashion, fast-casual chains and AI slop, what's realer than a bowl of handmade pasta?

— Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Definition of bowl

Noun

Set high on a dramatic plateau overlooking rugged mountains and deep valleys, Hiddn is surrounded by spectacular scenery best explored on foot.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
In this landscape, valleys are where the system settles into comfortable, low-energy configurations, while peaks are high-energy configurations that are relatively unstable.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026

Definition of valley

Noun

The soaking tub is perfectly positioned to take in the glittering city lights, and thoughtful tech touches—like a smartphone charging pad and a thermostat that tells the temperature indoors and out—make life easier.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
This insulating wrap, in addition to the five-millimeter foam built into the tub itself, keeps water at the ideal cold-plunge temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit or under—even in the heat of the summer.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Definition of tub

Noun

Gather around the smokeless fire pit for s’mores and storytelling, relax in a private hot tub or sauna, or take a dip in the cold-plunge pool.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
The available s’mores kits to enjoy by any of the three outdoor fire pits are great, too.

— Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of pit

Noun

Stars are opening wineries and putting their names on bottles.

— Emily Saladino, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
On May 28, Johnson received results finding that the DNA profile sampled from one of Brown’s soda bottles could not be excluded as the contributor of the male blood from the victim’s nightgown, the detective wrote.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of bottle

Noun

Travel may be getting more expensive, but that isn’t stopping Americans from splurging on bucket-list vacations.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
There is no fresh food, either, or access to adequate medicine, or clean water; the water that runs from the spigot and into the girl’s waiting bucket is cloudy and contaminated.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026