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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
In the primary bathroom, Italian art students hand-painted the mirrors with similarly metallic hues, which complement the brass basins hammered by a Lebanese artist.
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Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
With the project, there will be work on a range of things, including a new storm sewer system, catch basins, manholes, green infrastructure, and roadway improvements.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Flatheads are native to the large rivers of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio basins.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Install an Ant Moat Ant moats are little basins that hold water that are hung below hummingbird feeders.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
Fountains outside of Union Station are flowing, too (and the basins are more aquamarine than Old Glory Blue).
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
Bathrooms include illuminated sink basins and cocoon tubs, as well as inside and outdoor showers, shaded by swaying palms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Sharp contrasts across fault lines, like hard bedrock in one area and loose sediments in basins like Livermore Valley cause shaking to vary dramatically from one area to another.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Success, experts say, will depend on restoring entire river stretches anddrainage basins, working closely with local communities and ensuring that once connectivity is restored, it is maintained over time.
—Radina Gigova, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
With the project, there will be work on a range of things, including a new storm sewer system, catch basins, manholes, green infrastructure, and roadway improvements.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Flatheads are native to the large rivers of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio basins.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Install an Ant Moat Ant moats are little basins that hold water that are hung below hummingbird feeders.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
Fountains outside of Union Station are flowing, too (and the basins are more aquamarine than Old Glory Blue).
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
Bathrooms include illuminated sink basins and cocoon tubs, as well as inside and outdoor showers, shaded by swaying palms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Sharp contrasts across fault lines, like hard bedrock in one area and loose sediments in basins like Livermore Valley cause shaking to vary dramatically from one area to another.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Success, experts say, will depend on restoring entire river stretches anddrainage basins, working closely with local communities and ensuring that once connectivity is restored, it is maintained over time.
—Radina Gigova, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basins
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Avocado can also easily be incorporated into salads or bowls.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
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Signature bowls include the Hash Hash (braised beef, sweet potato hash, horseradish crema, feta and pickled onion) and The Pioneer (shredded chicken, sweet potato hash, Peruvian green sauce, Israeli pico de gallo and micro cilantro).—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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Localized flash-flooding is possible as far east as the Tennessee and Ohio valleys and the central Appalachians as a new cold front pulls the tropical moisture farther north and eastward.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In between, there are stretches of wide valleys filled with junipers, pinyon pines, and jackrabbits peeking out from the sagebrush.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Workers repairing a ha-ha, a ditch traditionally used to contain livestock without interrupting the view across an estate, uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts including pottery, bones, and glass bottles.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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Evidence Of Ancient Solstice Ceremonies The excavations at Bulford revealed 48 pits containing pottery, animal bone, worked flints and charcoal.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Smoke from barbecue pits fills the air while tables are covered in classic dishes that everyone looks forward to all year.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
17 June 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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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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Madeira’s cliffs and ravines are difficult enough that many walking holidays there are guided and focused on one part of the island, including the eight-mile forest hike through Ribeiro Frio.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Led by a barrage of buckets from Williams and Salaün, the Valkyries took a 66-53 lead going into the final 10 minutes.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Residents are being forced to buy potable water, spend money at laundromats and haul heavy buckets up several flights of stairs to wash dishes, flush toilets and take showers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Conversely, major troughs in the jetstream will form on either side of that giant ridge, one in the Pacific Northwest and another right over New England.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Peaks, troughs, breaks, beginnings, and endings shape the quality of decisions.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Basins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basins. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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