as in loads
a considerable amount
the movie showed off a basketful of eye-popping special effects
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Recent Examples of basketful
Even a small basketful of various subscriptions would likely add up to less than one might easily spend on a batch of CDs or DVDs or Blu-rays (not to mention the devices to play them on).
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2023
But don’t be fooled: The plot is trite; the cast, a basketful of stereotypes.
—Ilan Stavans, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2023
Wishing you sunshine and a basketful of chocolate on this beautiful day.
—Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 20 Feb. 2023
Most of the businesses are aimed at visitors, an economy built on fishing and camping equipment, gelato, fancy coffees, enormous burgers and knickknacks by the basketful.
—Phil Kloer, ajc, 16 Aug. 2022
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2023
But don’t be fooled: The plot is trite; the cast, a basketful of stereotypes.
—Ilan Stavans, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2023
Wishing you sunshine and a basketful of chocolate on this beautiful day.
—Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 20 Feb. 2023
Most of the businesses are aimed at visitors, an economy built on fishing and camping equipment, gelato, fancy coffees, enormous burgers and knickknacks by the basketful.
—Phil Kloer, ajc, 16 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basketful
Noun
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Once transported to the canyon, the modular components were assembled and put into place using one of the world’s largest cable cranes (cranes that move loads while suspended on cables), which spanned the gorge between the two towers.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to Archer Western, HDR’s design engineers failed to properly account for wind loads — including hurricane winds — in an initial, partial design for the signature bridge arches that the contractor used to calculate construction costs and time for its bid.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s just a ton of variables at stake.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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California lawmakers on Tuesday moved forward on a bill that could lead to the re-introduction of grizzly bears to the state, more than a century after the quarter-ton predators were hunted into local extinction.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Broadview, a few dozen gathered to commemorate the ritual outside alongside detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hubbard broke out of six-way tie for the lead that included Tony Finau, among dozens of players hopeful of a win to get into the Masters next week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Deli Boys will return with its second season to Hulu on May 28, which will also feature a slew of new recurring and guest stars.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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And if a bunch of independent enthusiasts can uncover this much information with public tools, this fast, imagine what a properly coordinated and resourced regulatory effort could achieve.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There's a bunch of power lines down.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The piles of dishes in the sink.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Spring is a time for renewal, and that includes refreshing your ‘to be read’ pile.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Flavors include Superman, moose tracks, Dubai chocolate and Play Dough (bright yellow vanilla ice cream with chunks of red and blue cookie dough).—
Jenna Thompson
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Borough officials call that spot ground zero for extreme erosion, after major chunks of the beach were wiped away.—
Sean Tallant,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Back then, stray dogs mingled with working dogs and beloved pets, roaming the city, eating abundant quantities of garbage, and becoming in the process a symptom of the growing city’s chaos.—
Rachel Sugar,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
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If large quantities of oil are found and the company wants to begin extracting it, that would require further government permits, a process that can take months or even years.—
Gabriela Sá Pessoa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Basketful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basketful. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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