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
James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2026
For Alexander, work and life aren’t separate buckets competing against each other—they’re deeply intertwined.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Food needs to be stored at least six inches off the floor, but buckets of rice sat on the floor near the three-compartment sink.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Sold in a pack of two, the candles come in rustic metal buckets that look surprisingly chic on a patio table.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The Lakers took the lead and kept it close down the stretch with big buckets from Reaves and Rui Hachimura, who scored nine of his 25 points in the fourth quarter.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late to the delight of roaring Knicks fans, leading New York to a 109-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
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One of Clark’s most impressive buckets was an and-1 in the second quarter.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2026
For Alexander, work and life aren’t separate buckets competing against each other—they’re deeply intertwined.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Food needs to be stored at least six inches off the floor, but buckets of rice sat on the floor near the three-compartment sink.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Sold in a pack of two, the candles come in rustic metal buckets that look surprisingly chic on a patio table.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The Lakers took the lead and kept it close down the stretch with big buckets from Reaves and Rui Hachimura, who scored nine of his 25 points in the fourth quarter.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late to the delight of roaring Knicks fans, leading New York to a 109-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckets
Noun
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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There’s plenty of space in the rear too, with loads of head and legroom for adult passengers.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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This cozy comfort-food shack served housemade breads, desserts and simmering kettles of hearty homemade soup.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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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
Verb
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The small red-and-white shop, covered in floral decor, also scoops gelato.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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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.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her daytime meals are pretty consistent and include yogurts, protein bars, protein shakes and protein pasta.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) shakes hands with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, China, May 6, 2026.—
May 6,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Beatbot iSkim Robotic Pool Skimmer Deal Beatbot's entry-level pool skimmer is an extremely capable machine, with a large nine-liter basket to hold tons of leaves and debris.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Every year, the global food industry generates millions of tons of oyster shells.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Long, colorful glass tubes fill pails on the floor and her desk.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 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
Verb
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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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Many commencement speakers are given honorary degrees, but the prestige associated with such matters has declined over the years; six-figure piles of cash surely seem more useful than an ersatz doctorate given to an accomplished alumnus or once-local homegirl.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Buckets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckets. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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