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
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
The streets of Boston rarely ring out with the mingling sounds of Scottish bagpipes and plastic buckets.
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Medara Udoekong,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
The tissues were found in buckets in the mortuary from a newer period, investigators believe, possibly 2016-2017.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
25 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
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Avast’s scan buckets its findings into categories like Open-with keys and Recent file keys.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Swain boasts what feels like hours of film of unassisted buckets, with so much wiggle and creativity at his size.
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The Athletic Nba Staff,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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
Noun
Miles got off to a slow shooting start (1 for 6 in the first half) only making one of her first five buckets but came on shooting wise in the second half going 5 for 7 from the field.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
The streets of Boston rarely ring out with the mingling sounds of Scottish bagpipes and plastic buckets.
—
Medara Udoekong,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
The tissues were found in buckets in the mortuary from a newer period, investigators believe, possibly 2016-2017.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The Core Categories on Most Biohacking Menus Most clinics organize their offerings around a handful of recurring buckets.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Avast’s scan buckets its findings into categories like Open-with keys and Recent file keys.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Swain boasts what feels like hours of film of unassisted buckets, with so much wiggle and creativity at his size.
—
The Athletic Nba Staff,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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.
—
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckets
Noun
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Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
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Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
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Get connected at home with the $25 Amazon Smart Plug, which works with Alexa to turn devices like lamps and electric kettles on and off with ease.
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In-room goodies include Alessi kettles and Nespresso machines, mini iPads, and Bose sound systems.
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The fawn jumps at Officer Roy, who scoops the baby deer up, catching it in the crook of his arm.
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The small red-and-white shop, covered in floral decor, also scoops gelato.
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The Korean switch-on diet combines low-carb meals, protein shakes, and intermittent fasting.
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Huel offers nutritionally complete protein shakes as meal replacements.
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Having a few good friends can be more meaningful than having tons.
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There are tons of other great Spanx deals to shop over the Fourth of July weekend.
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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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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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The alternating placements of the piles/objects are very precise, which creates a series of chicanes, indicating they are not intended as obstructions but rather to prevent rapid ingress and egress by any vehicle toward the tunnels.
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“Buckets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckets. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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