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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2
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
Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Health inspectors cited the soul food restaurant after discovering that the kitchen handwashing sink was blocked with multiple plastic buckets in the sink basin.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Modern technology allows video crews to filter every play from every game into endless buckets — sorted among run plays, pass plays, down and distance, red zone, etc.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Vendors arrived selling popcorn and cold bottles of Coca-Cola in buckets of ice to the waiting crowd.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Dunkin’ is also selling Halloween Munchkins buckets filled with 50 doughnut holes.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The buckets are available for shoppers to fill with all their favorite pretzels.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
This week marked the return of trick-or-treat buckets, available while supplies last, at participating Burger King restaurants nationwide.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Sweat falls in buckets, muscles strain for minutes on end, voices bark commands at a constant quip.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
In 2019, city employees began hanging about 500 trick-or-treat pumpkin buckets in the trees on Main Street every October.
—Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Health inspectors cited the soul food restaurant after discovering that the kitchen handwashing sink was blocked with multiple plastic buckets in the sink basin.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Modern technology allows video crews to filter every play from every game into endless buckets — sorted among run plays, pass plays, down and distance, red zone, etc.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Vendors arrived selling popcorn and cold bottles of Coca-Cola in buckets of ice to the waiting crowd.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Dunkin’ is also selling Halloween Munchkins buckets filled with 50 doughnut holes.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The buckets are available for shoppers to fill with all their favorite pretzels.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
This week marked the return of trick-or-treat buckets, available while supplies last, at participating Burger King restaurants nationwide.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Sweat falls in buckets, muscles strain for minutes on end, voices bark commands at a constant quip.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckets
Noun
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The extra-large dryer fits large loads and can handle multiple blankets.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The fourth-generation model (and third Spyder overall) is a true speed machine, combining more aggressive styling with loads of power.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A number of kitchen electrics, including kettles and toaster ovens, are marked down on Cuisinart’s website.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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That’s why the United Kingdom’s National Grid engineers have to manage surges in energy use during popular broadcast events, when many viewers put their kettles on simultaneously.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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This smart cat litter box uses infrared sensors to detect when your cat is finished, then automatically scoops and cleans itself, dramatically reducing odors with an ionic deodorizer.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Now, whether or not those leaks came from Team Baldoni or not, the fact is such info did quickly end up in the likes of the Daily Mail and TMZ, which have had a lot of Team Baldoni scoops over the past year.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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According to a Consumer Reports study, a number of popular protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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Protein shakes and powders are a popular option for people looking to accomplish that goal.—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Department of Public Works collects about 1,400 tons of yard waste each year and residents bring about 1,500 tons of it to the drop off center, according to the city.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Enter the 2025 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Trail Special Edition; Honda’s rec/utility fit for any occasion, any chore and tons of off-road fun.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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First introduced in 1986, the pails replace the standard Happy Meal box and can be used for trick-or-treating.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The right diapers and creams are a godsend for cleanup, while easy-to-wipe down changing pads and diaper pails make nighttimes a little more seamless.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Paul goes to shake her hand but jerks it back, then gives her a left-handed handshake.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dampwood termites are found in logs, fence posts, and utility poles; damp wood termites are attracted to firewood piles and water leaks such as from water pipes and AC units.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Some stars collapsed to the sea floor, dissolved into piles of goo.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Buckets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckets. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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