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Recent Examples of basket
Drone cut toward the right side with an opponent on his left hip, hoping for a free lane to the basket.
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Sage Hill led 59-46 and added another basket to take control.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
The emergency egress system, a basket system designed to bring the astronauts away from SLS in case of urgent issues before launch, will be configured.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The winner also receives $1,500 gift basket.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Sage Hill led 59-46 and added another basket to take control.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
The emergency egress system, a basket system designed to bring the astronauts away from SLS in case of urgent issues before launch, will be configured.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The winner also receives $1,500 gift basket.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basket
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The vehicle’s design has been refined ever so slightly to account for these changes, and there’s more room inside, though trunk space leaves something to be desired in the top-of-the-line GT 63 S E Performance thanks to its hybrid system.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Two small pumpkins taking up most of the Purosangue's petite trunk volume.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Avoid too much open storage and relocate the recycling bin.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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The disposal bin for hazardous materials will remain closed.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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Last year’s event included standout performances from artists such as Cut Chemist, along with appearances by producers and DJs digging through crates on the show floor.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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An Erie animal shelter is asking for answers after a six-month-old puppy was found in a crate under a bridge as sub-zero windchills batter the area.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The company reported that 960 cartons were recalled, with each carton containing 84 pods.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Amma, who had not seen a member of her family since marrying my father almost fourteen years earlier, ran to her brother, Vinny Uncle, pressed a carton of Marlboro Reds into his pocket, then squeezed my cousin Narayan like a lemon and filled his hands with chocolate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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The daily menu includes breakfast egg bowls, specialty pizzas, sandwiches, mac and cheese, sweets boxes and a daily special dinner entree.—
Eddie Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The defender remained upfield after a corner kick, sliding into position inside the 6-yard box to bang home a cross from Emma Sears with her left foot.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Inside the hole, deputies found a white plastic bag with hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, according to the complaint.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Between lawn recliners, bean bag chairs and open grassy areas, there are nearly a dozen spaces where people comfortably congregate to watch tennis on big screens mounted outside the courts.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Haul highlights include a footed pink alabaster casket box, a brass Art Nouveau hand mirror, and a vintage Emanuel Ungaro floral jacket.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hamas kidnapped 251 people during its surprise attack, with 85 returning in caskets.—
Jordana Miller,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Kendricks spoke Wednesday at his locker directly across from Fred Warner, the four-time All-Pro who sustained a right-ankle fracture three months ago and is working toward an improbable comeback should the 49ers reach the NFC Championship round.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some Georgia districts are already using locking pouches, but schools could also just tell students to leave their phone in their locker, to turn them in to a teacher, or disable them using an online application.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Basket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basket. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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