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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
Crescent Energy Another energy play in this week's list is Crescent Energy (CRGY), an oil and gas company with operations focused in the Eagle Ford, Permian and Uinta basins.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Many major river basins, including the Colorado River Basin, are experiencing record-low season-to-date snowpack levels.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 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, 27 Mar. 2026
Under the new agreement, SOS Mata Atlântica will plant 11,000 native tree seedlings in the Tietê and Paraíba do Sul river basins during southeast Brazil’s rainy season, October to March.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Trucks pumping out sewers and catch basins are a necessary sight in the City of Berwyn.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
These basins feed the Colorado River, which provides water to over 35 million people, industries and crops across seven states.
—Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
More than 250 rivers and lakes worldwide cross national borders, and about 47% of Earth’s land surface lies within shared river basins.
—Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The latter works with a separate under-slide that holds wet and dry sink basins.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Many major river basins, including the Colorado River Basin, are experiencing record-low season-to-date snowpack levels.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 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, 27 Mar. 2026
Under the new agreement, SOS Mata Atlântica will plant 11,000 native tree seedlings in the Tietê and Paraíba do Sul river basins during southeast Brazil’s rainy season, October to March.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Trucks pumping out sewers and catch basins are a necessary sight in the City of Berwyn.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
These basins feed the Colorado River, which provides water to over 35 million people, industries and crops across seven states.
—Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
More than 250 rivers and lakes worldwide cross national borders, and about 47% of Earth’s land surface lies within shared river basins.
—Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The latter works with a separate under-slide that holds wet and dry sink basins.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basins
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Divide salad among shallow bowls, reserving any dressing and juices that pool at the bottom of bowl.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The bowls are made of durable stainless steel and feature extra-wide rims for easy pouring.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Snow accumulations in the valleys of 1 to 4 inches with the higher amounts likely in the western shores of Lake Tahoe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Near-record heat, gusty winds and dry conditions will create critical fire weather Monday across Colorado, including mountain valleys and the Interstate 25 corridor, according to the National Weather Service.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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There are also water stations on multiple floors with both still and sparkling options that make the reusable bottles actually useful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Officers arrested him and accused the suspect of placing a device consisting of two bottles of flammable liquid secured with adhesive tape and 650 grams of explosive powder.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The site is 30 minutes away from the Pacific Coast and offers an array of amenities including pools, a spa, fire pits, wellness center and dog parks.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Pickleball Trials take place on Monday, March 30 – this one pits band members Rivers Cuomo, Scott Shriner, Patrick Wilson and Brian Bell against fans in a pickleball tournament.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
26 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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Boston opened the final quarter with a 10-4 run — including two Tatum buckets, a slick pump-fake layup by Garza and an alley-oop from Tatum to Neemias Queta — to stretch their lead to double digits.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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For email, a tool called Fixer AI pre-sorts his inbox each morning into four buckets—action required, drafted reply, likely spam, confirmed spam—and texts him a daily briefing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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