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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
Water is stored in Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi in the Nueces basin.
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Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
In a casserole dish or basin lined with aluminum foil, combine a cup of boiling water and a tablespoon each of sea salt and baking soda.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
The lower basin states have submitted an allocation plan for consideration, but there is not yet a consensus plan among all of the states, including the upper basin states, according to White.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Sea-surface temperatures right now are above normal in many locations across the hurricane basins.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 May 2026
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Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
In a casserole dish or basin lined with aluminum foil, combine a cup of boiling water and a tablespoon each of sea salt and baking soda.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
The lower basin states have submitted an allocation plan for consideration, but there is not yet a consensus plan among all of the states, including the upper basin states, according to White.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Sea-surface temperatures right now are above normal in many locations across the hurricane basins.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
Noun
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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But any fashion or beauty brand working with Comer also needs to make room for her best friend, and remember to bring a bowl, and some treats, on set.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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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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All rooms feature wheelchair-accessible doors, lowered peepholes, light switches, and closet door handles; a roll-in shower or tub with grab bars; and teletypewriters and telecommunications devices available upon request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Other highlights, like an outdoor shower, a charcoal grill, antique brass lanterns, and a clawfoot tub, make this a memorable stay—plus, Provincetown’s restaurants, galleries, and nightlife are minutes away.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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The Hatches lined a 6-foot pit with rocks and mortar and kept building higher — extending the walls 16 feet high inside their family barn.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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There’s also a sand pit where children can dig up replicas of pygmy mammoth bones.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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An interesting wine list includes English sparkling wines like Hundred Hills, and there are 5,000 more bottles in the cellar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The vineyard is currently leased to a local winemaker, offering a hands-off approach to production, though the resulting vintages can be stored in the home’s custom wine cellar, which accommodates up to 1,880 bottles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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His willingness to sacrifice shots to get his co-starters easy buckets has been a critical development and could elevate his value going forward.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Ali walked away before the final bucket had been sifted.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Built by Wallmakers, the Bridge House spans 100 feet (30 m) across two streams that have carved a 30-ft (7-m) gorge through the landscape, and expertly combines mud, steel and thatch to create a simple yet functional four-bedroom home.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 20,
New Atlas,
20 May 2026
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The resulting spray creates a rainforest microclimate along the edge of the gorge, which can definitely limit visibility from certain viewpoints, and makes a raincoat and umbrella a good idea.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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