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
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
The Core Categories on Most Biohacking Menus Most clinics organize their offerings around a handful of recurring buckets.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
They were also not permitted to use the toilets and instead had to use buckets that were emptied only once a week.
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Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Instead of toilets, prosecutors say they were forced to use buckets that were emptied once a week.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Led by a barrage of buckets from Williams and Salaün, the Valkyries took a 66-53 lead going into the final 10 minutes.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Residents are being forced to buy potable water, spend money at laundromats and haul heavy buckets up several flights of stairs to wash dishes, flush toilets and take showers.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Have buckets filled with clean, cool water available in the garden and strip foliage that will be below the water level.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
For best results, place multiple buckets in shady areas and replace BTI discs every four to six weeks.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Noun
There were two water buckets poured over Lee as the Tars celebrated their championship, an invitation-only, second-chance tournament with an eight-team bracket.
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Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
The Core Categories on Most Biohacking Menus Most clinics organize their offerings around a handful of recurring buckets.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
They were also not permitted to use the toilets and instead had to use buckets that were emptied only once a week.
—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Instead of toilets, prosecutors say they were forced to use buckets that were emptied once a week.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Led by a barrage of buckets from Williams and Salaün, the Valkyries took a 66-53 lead going into the final 10 minutes.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Residents are being forced to buy potable water, spend money at laundromats and haul heavy buckets up several flights of stairs to wash dishes, flush toilets and take showers.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Have buckets filled with clean, cool water available in the garden and strip foliage that will be below the water level.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
For best results, place multiple buckets in shady areas and replace BTI discs every four to six weeks.
—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckets
Noun
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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In-room goodies include Alessi kettles and Nespresso machines, mini iPads, and Bose sound systems.
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At its peak, kettles represented 80% of sales.
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The small red-and-white shop, covered in floral decor, also scoops gelato.
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Her husband scoops it with his fingers and pops a bit in Rambukkana's mouth, then in the mouths of their four children.
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And the employee shakes their head and the manager feels really positive.
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And Philip told me that someone shakes his hand.
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The aim is to cut greenhouse gases from roughly 350,000 tons of organic waste a year and help Los Angeles finally comply with California’s ambitious Senate Bill 1383 composting mandates.
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There are tons of mice out there with an entire keypad’s worth of thumb buttons — the Razer Naga pioneered the genre.
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Take Out the Trash Empty garbage bins and recycling from all rooms—not just the kitchen and bath—and don’t forget special receptacles like compost, diaper pails, and litter boxes.
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From pirate treasure hunts that send kids racing around the resort with maps and clues to a sandcastle concierge stocked with shovels, pails, and tools for building elaborate beach creations, the property makes family vacations feel surprisingly stress-free.
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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.
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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.
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Burnham’s victory piles pressure on Starmer to quit Burnham will head to London to be sworn in as a lawmaker as soon as Monday.
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This post was originally published on June 18 Bitcoin has struggled this year as the artificial intelligence investment boom piles pressure on crypto (even as BlackRock issues a massive $9 trillion prediction).
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“Buckets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckets. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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