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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
Observing tips The lunar disk is entirely bereft of shadows during the full moon phase, making this the perfect time to trace the outline of lunar maria — where lava flows filled colossal impact basins billions of years ago before hardening to form sweeping basaltic plains.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Old debris accumulation was found on the water heater, prep cooler doors and on the three compartment sink basins.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
As a result, the wide, shallow bay, with its lacework of shoals and basins, grows hot and hypersaline, killing seagrass, fueling algae blooms and hurting the economy of the Keys.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Andy Shively, a deputy director for KC Water, said clogged catch basins led to the flooding on East 23rd Traffic and some residential areas.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Since local rain accounts for 40% of the region’s drinking water supply, folks from Los Angeles County Public Works were busy making sure it got captured and sunk into reservoirs and groundwater basins as non-rainy day storage.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Two bedrooms have step-free access, and are wide enough for wheelchairs, but are awaiting grab rails and adaptations to toilets and basins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Ford recommends using a paper towel daily to wipe down counters, faucets, and sink basins.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Nearly all of Wyoming’s basins are at record lows.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Old debris accumulation was found on the water heater, prep cooler doors and on the three compartment sink basins.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
As a result, the wide, shallow bay, with its lacework of shoals and basins, grows hot and hypersaline, killing seagrass, fueling algae blooms and hurting the economy of the Keys.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Andy Shively, a deputy director for KC Water, said clogged catch basins led to the flooding on East 23rd Traffic and some residential areas.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Since local rain accounts for 40% of the region’s drinking water supply, folks from Los Angeles County Public Works were busy making sure it got captured and sunk into reservoirs and groundwater basins as non-rainy day storage.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Two bedrooms have step-free access, and are wide enough for wheelchairs, but are awaiting grab rails and adaptations to toilets and basins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Ford recommends using a paper towel daily to wipe down counters, faucets, and sink basins.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Nearly all of Wyoming’s basins are at record lows.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basins
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Divide among 4 bowls and garnish with the toppings of your choice.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Offering different street food options, such as skewers and noodle bowls, one of the signature items is the barbecue pork Khmer sandwich.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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On Mother’s Day, the San Francisco Bay shoreline could experience highs in the 70s to mid-80s, with Silicon Valley and the inland East Bay valleys reaching the lower 90s.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The westerly, onshore winds then disperse the fog inland through the valleys.—
Zoe Mintz,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Last week, to criticize billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ role as honorary chair alongside wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos, activists with the group Everyone Hates Elon left approximately 300 bottles of fake urine in the famed museum, The New York Times reports.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Despite reports claiming that hundreds of bottles were distributed, the number appears to be significantly less, per the museum.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The raging cartel war pits Los Chapitos and their allies against loyalists of Zambada.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The jungle primary pits all candidates — regardless of political affiliation — against one another for the two-year term, with the two top vote-getters advancing to the general election in November.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 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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Why not try and capture an image of the moon during each major phase (excluding the new moon) as the line separating night from day sweeps across the lunar surface throwing ancient craters, ravines and mountain ranges into relief.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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The reserve features high, broken cliffs and deep ravines on headlands overlooking the ocean.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Don't take water from live wells and bait buckets to any other water body.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Facility staff had no knowledge of prepping sanitizer buckets and sanitizing prep counter with sanitizer cloth towels.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Wooden ladder planters with zinc troughs provide an easy way to achieve vertical gardening in small spaces such as patios.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gass said a series of upper-level troughs are expected to influence the region through the week, keeping the temperatures from climbing higher.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Basins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basins. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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