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noun

ˈbə-kət How to pronounce bucket (audio)
Definition of bucketnext
1
as in loads
a considerable amount made buckets of money in the stock market

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2
as in kettle
a round container that is open at the top and outfitted with a handle carried water from the well in a bucket

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bucket

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verb

1
as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid bucketing water from the well, we raced to put out the fire

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2
as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements getting the troops into the bucketing landing craft proved to be challenging

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Recent Examples of bucket
Noun
The giardiniera is then sent in large buckets to another assembly line where the finished product is deposited in 16-ounce bottles for retail sale at Jewel, Mariano’s, Walmart, Target and other stores, mostly in Chicago and the Great Lakes region. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 The banknotes, which were wrapped in cellophane and stacked in neat rows under floor and wall tiles and in hidden drawers in wardrobe closets, were carried out in plastic mop buckets and placed in an armored vehicle. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
However, the Warriors, aided by two timely Moses Moody buckets in the third, battled back to retake the lead, 91-88, by the end of the third. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2025 All sorts of ideas for Halloween pet attire are out there, including an online photo of a dog dressed as a mop sitting in one of those yellow janitor buckets with wheels. — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bucket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucket
  1. loads
  2. kettle
  3. scoop
  4. shake
  5. ton
  6. pail
  7. spoon
  8. jerk
Noun
  • Presenter Zane Lowe has conducted loads of candid interviews with new and established musicians, and the company's Los Angeles studio has captured dozens of memorable performances for posterity.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The two feature about 2,000 sensors that measure loads, airflow, vibrations and how the turbines interact with each other.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of loads
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  • At Oul, every detail—from the makgeolli kettles repurposed for water to the all-Korean drink menu of beer, soju, and cocktails—celebrates Korea’s vibrant drinking culture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This electric kettle pairs MacKenzie-Childs’ iconic print with a must-have tool for tea lovers.
    — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of kettle
Verb
  • Maema Njongmeta forced a fumble and Thomas Incoom scooped it up on the kickoff to begin the second half; that set the Panthers up for one of their many field goals.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Genius Sports’ shares are trading on the cheap, so investors should consider scooping them up now, according to JPMorgan.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of scoop
Verb
  • The policeman held on to Shorty’s biceps and shook them slightly, both giving the sense of a loving embrace and using his strength to lift Shorty ever so slightly off the ground and clear of the entrance.
    — Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The trailer ends with Taylor-Johnson shaking and looking toward the sky as his transformation into a wolf appears to approach.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of shake
Noun
  • The company estimates that converting the existing US fleet could avoid about 20 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually while providing gigawatts of additional generating capacity.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In 2021, prior to import restrictions imposed on Belarus, the United States imported about 700,000 tons of potassium fertilizer from Belarus, accounting for 5% of total imports, according to federal data.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ton
Noun
  • Instead, Lizzie claimed to be menstruating, which was confirmed by her family doctor, and the pail was never examined.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Both seem like the lunch pail-type players Babcock will want to ignite early on.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of pail
Verb
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning of the braising juices with salt as needed, then spoon the apricots and braising juices over the chicken.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories Entertainment marketers once closely guarded their marketing materials and spooned out their campaigns with tactical precision on timing and platforms.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of spoon
Verb
  • And like any great sitcom, Friends runs the gamut from numbing brain-rot to tear-jerking sentimentality.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Even after a bailiff woke him up, Martin slumped over in his wheelchair, inside a courtroom bullpen, occasionally jerking and opening his eyes.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
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“Bucket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucket. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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