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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
Invest your capital in technology that makes existing, secure basins more resilient.
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Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The retention basins are required by state law.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Another process, thermogenic hydrogen formation, occurs in deep sedimentary basins when organic material decomposes under high temperatures, roughly 480 to 930 degrees Fahrenheit (250 to 500 degrees Celsius).
—Promise Longe, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
The bathroom is its own sanctuary, with stone basins that feel cool to the touch, deep tubs, and plush bathrobes by Garnier-Thiebaut.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
In New York City, workers were setting up massive basins of warm water where large amounts of snow and ice will be dumped, acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan said.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The hydrologist added that the Payette and Boise river basins have only a 10% chance of recovery.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
The water is divided between the upper and lower river basins.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Look out for the strange triangular shadows falling over the basins of the Walther, Alphonsus and Arzachel craters, cast by their towering central peaks.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The retention basins are required by state law.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Another process, thermogenic hydrogen formation, occurs in deep sedimentary basins when organic material decomposes under high temperatures, roughly 480 to 930 degrees Fahrenheit (250 to 500 degrees Celsius).
—Promise Longe, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
The bathroom is its own sanctuary, with stone basins that feel cool to the touch, deep tubs, and plush bathrobes by Garnier-Thiebaut.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
In New York City, workers were setting up massive basins of warm water where large amounts of snow and ice will be dumped, acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan said.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The hydrologist added that the Payette and Boise river basins have only a 10% chance of recovery.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
The water is divided between the upper and lower river basins.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Look out for the strange triangular shadows falling over the basins of the Walther, Alphonsus and Arzachel craters, cast by their towering central peaks.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basins
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Upstairs, Café Rincon is an excellent, casual eatery with fabulous Costa Rican coffee (some of which is roasted onsite) as well as a pastry case laden with buttery croissants and inventive pastries and a menu with such ways to start the day as breakfast burritos and acai bowls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Creative diners can also make up their own bowls.—
Connie Ogle
March 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The vistas offer sweeping views of the forest, valleys, and bluffs below.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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In spring, the lower valleys of the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) burst into color with wild cherry and fruit tree blossoms, especially around the Tirthan Valley and Sainj Valley regions.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are a lot of special-edition bottles that come out every year, and most of them change up the packaging but not the actual liquid inside.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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Wayfair also carries plenty of woodburning fire pits made out of steel, many with intricate designs.—
Daniel Modlin,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2026
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 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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If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The area has deep ravines and dense vegetation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fielder scored a game-high 23 points on a 10-for-15 shooting clip — just one of those buckets came from beyond the arc.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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Brooklyn briefly trimmed it to 13 behind a few stops and Porter buckets, but Daniss Jenkins and Jalen Duren closed the half at the free throw line, and the Pistons carried a 16-point advantage into the break.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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