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as in bowls
a large circular container used especially for holding water for washing
They washed their clothes in a basin.
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as in valleys
a depressed or sunken area of land
The animals drank from a shallow basin surrounded by grasslands.
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Recent Examples of basins
The latter works with a separate under-slide that holds wet and dry sink basins.
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New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
On the island of Maui, authorities upgraded an evacuation advisory to a warning for some parts of Lahaina, which is still reeling from a deadly 2023 wildfire, because of retention basins nearing capacity.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
On Maui, officials issued an evacuation advisory for some Lahaina neighborhoods after nearby retention basins neared capacity.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Lake Powell, the main reservoir near the border between the upper and lower basins, will get just 52% of its usual inflow from snowmelt this year, the Bureau of Reclamation forecast last month.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
However, the Red River of the North and the lower Ohio Valley typically experience flooding annually; therefore, flooding is anticipated in these basins this year as well, NOAA said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
On Maui, officials issued an evacuation advisory for parts of Lahaina as nearby retention basins neared capacity.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
On Maui, officials issued an evacuation advisory for some Lahaina neighborhoods after nearby retention basins neared capacity.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
There would be a total of 14 data center buildings at the site, along with two electrical substations, a utility switchyard and stormwater detention basins, according to plans.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
On the island of Maui, authorities upgraded an evacuation advisory to a warning for some parts of Lahaina, which is still reeling from a deadly 2023 wildfire, because of retention basins nearing capacity.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
On Maui, officials issued an evacuation advisory for some Lahaina neighborhoods after nearby retention basins neared capacity.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Lake Powell, the main reservoir near the border between the upper and lower basins, will get just 52% of its usual inflow from snowmelt this year, the Bureau of Reclamation forecast last month.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
However, the Red River of the North and the lower Ohio Valley typically experience flooding annually; therefore, flooding is anticipated in these basins this year as well, NOAA said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
On Maui, officials issued an evacuation advisory for parts of Lahaina as nearby retention basins neared capacity.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
On Maui, officials issued an evacuation advisory for some Lahaina neighborhoods after nearby retention basins neared capacity.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
There would be a total of 14 data center buildings at the site, along with two electrical substations, a utility switchyard and stormwater detention basins, according to plans.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basins
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Teriyaki Madness extra points From March 23 to March 29, Teriyaki Madness Mad Rewards members can earn 2X points on Double Protein bowls.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
19 Mar. 2026
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Divide cacio e pepe among warm bowls; season with more pepper.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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High temperatures were predicted in the mid-90s to lower triple digits in the inland valleys, and between the high 70s to low 90s along the coast.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures are expected to drop on Saturday into the upper 70s and low 80s along the coast and the low 90s inland and in the valleys, according to the National Weather Service.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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For decades kosher drinkers trailed broader trends, remaining associated with sweet wines long after the general market had shifted toward dry, higher-quality bottles.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Old Forester High Angels’ Share Rye is available now at the distillery and select Kentucky retailers (SRP $65) in 375-ml bottles.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bulldozers dug pits in a Kabul cemetery before Wednesday's mass funeral, which Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman said was for more than 50 people whose remains couldn't be identified.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Mass funeral in Kabul Bulldozers dug pits in a Kabul cemetery before Wednesday’s mass funeral, which Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman said was for more than 50 people whose remains couldn’t be identified.—
Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Select between standard and custom tubs and know whether the tub will be used for soaking, kids, or quick showers.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ponds, streams, small ravines, and valleys provide drama throughout its 27 acres.—
Amy Waldman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Both teams exchanged buckets for several minutes, with no one expanding their respective leads by more than three points.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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There are several buckets of potential revenue losses — but one of the largest may be the the one involving undocumented immigrants.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Euro model, which has been more accurate in handling these shortwave troughs over the next week, has a major ice storm occurring as the rain arrives.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Producers are looking at factors like cost of labor combined with the time and material costs of driving around to check wells or troughs — areas where Ranchbot might be able to lend an assist.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Basins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basins. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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