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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
But the signature feature was a set of eighteen grass-and-stone basins that gather rain and, on calm days, gather people.
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Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The crew will use three Nikon cameras equipped with different zoom lenses to capture varied features like impact basins and ancient lava flows.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Six rooms are designated as accessible, fitted with basins and beds at an accessible height.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Previous measurements of this kind, from NASA's Apollo 15 and Apollo 17 missions over 50 years ago, were taken at the edges of major impact basins — Mare Imbrium and Mare Serenitatis, respectively — both geologically complex regions.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Thanks to those January and February storms, snowpack and soil moisture in key state basins saw an impressive bump.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In multiple river basins in the West, streamflows were above average in winter and early spring, and some locations were approaching record-high levels.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The crew will use three Nikon cameras equipped with different zoom lenses to capture varied features like impact basins and ancient lava flows.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Six rooms are designated as accessible, fitted with basins and beds at an accessible height.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Previous measurements of this kind, from NASA's Apollo 15 and Apollo 17 missions over 50 years ago, were taken at the edges of major impact basins — Mare Imbrium and Mare Serenitatis, respectively — both geologically complex regions.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Thanks to those January and February storms, snowpack and soil moisture in key state basins saw an impressive bump.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In multiple river basins in the West, streamflows were above average in winter and early spring, and some locations were approaching record-high levels.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basins
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There, bowls are made with fresh catch daily and sell out early, sometimes just an hour after opening.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Grizzlies were once plentiful in California, ranging across its wide valleys as well as along coastal and inland mountain ranges.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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During my most recent visit in 2025, my family and I spent time driving around on the mostly one-lane highway, through the hills and valleys of the six volcanoes that lie rumbling underneath the island.—
Emily Adler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort No plastic bottles of water nor tiny beauty amenities in-room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Clase Azul, of course, is known for its ultra-premium tequilas (and the striking bottles that hold its spirits); now the brand is taking you on an exclusive journey through its lineup just in time for the warmer weather.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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Guerrilla groups such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident FARC factions and Venezuelan criminal organizations operate across mining zones, frequently imposing taxes on miners and controlling pits through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Because these pits are often discarded by food processing facilities and tend to cost less than raw nuts, some commercial producers use them to flavor their almond extract.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 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 Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 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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Bar packages and beer buckets are available too.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Empty all bowls, dishes, buckets and anything else that holds standing water.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 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 10 Apr. 2026.
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