1
as in loads
a considerable amount
made buckets of money in the stock market
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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
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Dane Laffrey's sets feel appropriately busy during the construction phase of the show, with ladders, buckets, and other equipment strewn about the stage.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The sources typically can be bucketed into equity and debt.
—Sunayana Gutta, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
To clean the gasket, mix a half cup of vinegar with three cups of hot water in a bucket or container.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Dane Laffrey's sets feel appropriately busy during the construction phase of the show, with ladders, buckets, and other equipment strewn about the stage.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Vikings identified Felton early in the process and bucketed him in the middle rounds.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The sources typically can be bucketed into equity and debt.
—Sunayana Gutta, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucket
Noun
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But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The California company specializes in practical minimalist gear, from kettles—the aspirational kettle of choice in most sleek coffee shops and beautiful boutique hotels—to coffee grinders and espresso machines.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
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Honestly, none of these women are immune to abusing filters and lighting, so a bit of this is just the pot calling the kettle black, which is what makes Angel’s intense reaction even harder to watch.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gently scoop out remaining bread, creating a hollow cavity, leaving sides and bottom intact; reserve for dipping.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Available in two hearty flavors, Chunky Chicken Stew and Chunky Beef Stew, this convenient scoop-and-serve format comes in a resealable tub that makes mealtime simple and flexible.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Light shaking was detected, and people in several cities - including Hercules, San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland and Fremont - reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Trim the dead parts, shake the soil off, and store them in a cool, dark location where they are protected from the cold.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Vanderbilt has been working on tempo all season, hasn’t used it a ton in games yet, but unleashed it Saturday and caused trouble.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In New Orleans, Zeus’ Rescues gave out a ton of pet food in October, double the normal amount, said founder Michelle Cheramie, who said this is the highest demand she’s seen in 20 years.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Don't be the house that supplies the candy everyone hates and leaves at the bottom of their pail.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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But families attend this event mainly for the festive atmosphere, so don’t go expecting to fill up your Halloween pail.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Remove lid and spoon everything onto warm serving platter or into attractive casserole.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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Just remember to spoon it into the measuring cup (L); then level it with the back of a butter knife (R).—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Allen, who is 6 foot 5 and 237 pounds, jerked his head back in an effort to draw a roughing penalty on Bolton.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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To that point, Olympia shouldn’t be allowed to play the jury the tear-jerking recording of Frank’s final phone call home as the water rose.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Bucket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucket. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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