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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
The war has also driven a surge in investment in non-Gulf hydrocarbon assets, especially in the Atlantic and Pacific basins, including Africa and Latin America.
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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.
—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
Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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.
—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
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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Marked by towering mountains, spectacular valleys and glacial blue lakes in every direction, the towns of Banff and Lake Louise have attracted travelers for decades.—
Kristin Braswell,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Wind gusts across mountain tops and through valleys, and even along the coast, could top 30 mph.—
Sean Macaday,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
22 June 2026
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Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 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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There were two water buckets poured over Lee as the Tars celebrated their championship, an invitation-only, second-chance tournament with an eight-team bracket.—
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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The Core Categories on Most Biohacking Menus Most clinics organize their offerings around a handful of recurring buckets.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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