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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
Question 1 asked voters to approve $30 million to invest in storm drains, pipes and catch basins to remove water during heavy rainfall.
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Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Despite observations of a trend toward slower-moving storms in the Atlantic and other ocean basins in recent years, the causal connection is not as well established, Kossin said.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The day heads on each level have been upgraded with large onyx basins and statement mirrors.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
That change is possible because California recently loosened its purification rules to allow purified wastewater to be pumped directly into a water system, instead of being stored for months in reservoirs or underground basins.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Among the 11 basins, these were identified for highest impact reduction potential.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Many are large, shallow, and opaque basins filled with water, each coupled with a bright green, circular glass panel on the floor beside them.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The utility also has detention basins at its Peak Flow Attenuation Facility, located off Scott Hamilton Drive, that are meant to allow the system to handle significant rain events.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
There are not many basins globally that are undrilled.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Despite observations of a trend toward slower-moving storms in the Atlantic and other ocean basins in recent years, the causal connection is not as well established, Kossin said.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The day heads on each level have been upgraded with large onyx basins and statement mirrors.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
That change is possible because California recently loosened its purification rules to allow purified wastewater to be pumped directly into a water system, instead of being stored for months in reservoirs or underground basins.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Among the 11 basins, these were identified for highest impact reduction potential.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Many are large, shallow, and opaque basins filled with water, each coupled with a bright green, circular glass panel on the floor beside them.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The utility also has detention basins at its Peak Flow Attenuation Facility, located off Scott Hamilton Drive, that are meant to allow the system to handle significant rain events.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
There are not many basins globally that are undrilled.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basins
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During this uncertain time, these area restaurants are offering food, from bowls of soup to loaves of bread, to those affected by the SNAP benefits situation.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even at 7 quarts, both pieces fit inside my small dishwasher with enough room to fit around plates and bowls.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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This mountainous region is known for its lush forests, lakes and valleys – and for being a hotspot for this year’s deadly bear attacks in Japan.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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With its valleys, table-top plateaus, waterfalls, and limestone caves, it’s often compared to Yosemite or Zion.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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That’s great news for collectors, many of whom count this Third Growth Margaux among their favorite bottles.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an alert in December 2024 warning against using fire pits that burn alcohol or liquid fuels due to the devices violating a voluntary safety standard.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rubbish pits also contained various food waste, including animal bones and oyster shells.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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One of the original Florida state parks, opened to the public in 1935, the 13,000-acre expanse felt more like Georgia or North Carolina with its high plateaus, steep ravines, waterfalls, and seasonal foliage.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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And at Wallow Hallow Woods, tucked across the ravines and slopes unscathed by fire, beech and maple trees still grow.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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Then, after a Mazzulla timeout and a round of C’s substitutions, the Magic got back-to-back buckets off offensive rebounds, then two makes off steals by Desmond Bane (22 points) and Paolo Banchero (15 points).—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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In a brick building atop a hill a half-mile from the Racing Capital of the World, the decades-old bar furnishes regulars with beer buckets and burgers every day of the week.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are several weather systems (troughs and areas of high pressure) that will be tying to steer the system late this week and over the weekend.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The machine would use a pen to physically scribble waves with peaks and troughs onto paper scrolling at a rate of 1 centimeter per second to create an electroencephalogram (EEG).—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rather uniquely, this area is overshadowed by gorges and massive mountains, which block out city lights.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Apart from the gorges and cliffs, the area features beautiful waterfalls and rock shelters.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Basins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basins. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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