1
as in loads
a considerable amount
made buckets of money in the stock market
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1
as in scoops
to lift out with something that holds liquid
bucketing water from the well, we raced to put out the fire
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as in shakes
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 buckets
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
This report can essentially be broken up into buckets.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
With the Knicks up by eight, Towns hit a 3-pointer, and after Gabe Vincent's basket, Jordan Clarkson had two buckets and Towns had a three-point play and a 3-pointer for a 10-0 burst that made it 106-87 with about 4 1/2 minutes remaining.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The Knicks, once again, rank near the bottom, third in reserve buckets ahead of only the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
And Sterling is handing out buckets.
—Kristen Bell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Julian Strawther and Bruce Brown and Curtis Jones got buckets.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Rice soaked in three Home Depot buckets, and seven knives had dried food stuck to them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
One thing is for sure, and that’s buckets.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Photos shared in the release show two people in hazmat suits investigating a black van, as well as buckets filled with a purple liquid.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
This report can essentially be broken up into buckets.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
With the Knicks up by eight, Towns hit a 3-pointer, and after Gabe Vincent's basket, Jordan Clarkson had two buckets and Towns had a three-point play and a 3-pointer for a 10-0 burst that made it 106-87 with about 4 1/2 minutes remaining.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The Knicks, once again, rank near the bottom, third in reserve buckets ahead of only the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
And Sterling is handing out buckets.
—Kristen Bell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Julian Strawther and Bruce Brown and Curtis Jones got buckets.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Rice soaked in three Home Depot buckets, and seven knives had dried food stuck to them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
One thing is for sure, and that’s buckets.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckets
Noun
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During construction, this plate is embedded into the concrete foundation to distribute design loads to the civil structure while ensuring the alignment of the plant’s mechanical systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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High-quality craftsmanship—like the common space’s dark-wood pillars, reclaimed from Rajasthan’s crumbling havelis—is paired with standout accessories within each suite (think Häfele kettles and organic toiletries smelling of neroli and ylang-ylang).—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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From bare-stone exteriors and brick floors to open shelves lined with teapots and kettles and striped walls framing a fireplace, the book is a study in humble interiors.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ma puts the red wine to one side, ignores the shortbread, and scoops a glob of cream cheese onto her fingertip.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Their dad helps out every Friday with the HOA trash cans and occasionally scoops yards as well.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rx bars were fanned out on a silver platter, Lean Body shakes dotted the table, cups of Chobani were arranged in a pyramid.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Use protein powders in smoothies or shakes to help fill nutrient gaps.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chihuahua State Investigation Agency After locating the labs using drones, officials found tons of material to manufacture drugs but no people, who were likely alerted beforehand and fled, the prosecutor added.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Asos has tons of polka dot styles at approachable prices, but one piece that caught my eye was this maxi skirt for its delicate, flattering lace hem that adds an elegant touch to an otherwise basic style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Disney began selling simple souvenir popcorn pails in the 1990s and in 2010 introduced a 3D container modeled after Micky Mouse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Barrels were rolled out to the airplane and gas transferred to our tanks in open pails.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The three-block stretch, between 16th and 19th avenues, looks markedly different from just a year ago, when tents, abandoned cars and piles of trash crowded the street and sidewalks.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Black smoke billowed into the night sky of the Ukrainian capital, the morning revealing charred cars and piles of debris scattered next to damaged buildings.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Buckets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckets. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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