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Recent Examples of handbasket
This all went to hell in a handbasket after Sidious killed Savage and defeated Maul in combat.
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 19 May 2026
The world is going to hell in a handbasket.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Especially when pressured, or when the pocket goes to holy heck in a handbasket.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
It’s crouched like a tiger about to spring, cleverly disguising itself as on the verge of a recession so its prey—presumably all the economic experts telling us we’re headed to economic hell in a handbasket—will be caught off-guard.
—William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026
There’s plenty of hell-in-a-handbasket rhetoric about young people today.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
Everything has gone to hell in a handbasket as a result of it.
—NBC News, 6 Oct. 2024
If the purpose of this essay were to merely shout at the heavens, proclaiming that the world is going to hell in a handbasket because of rampant biblical illiteracy on Earth, many may be tempted to dismiss my concerns — flippantly enough.
—Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 17 Sep. 2020
At least as much as an unemployed football coach and his hell-in-a-handbasket Mayberry RFD nostalgia.
—al, 10 Dec. 2019
Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 19 May 2026
The world is going to hell in a handbasket.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Especially when pressured, or when the pocket goes to holy heck in a handbasket.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
It’s crouched like a tiger about to spring, cleverly disguising itself as on the verge of a recession so its prey—presumably all the economic experts telling us we’re headed to economic hell in a handbasket—will be caught off-guard.
—William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026
There’s plenty of hell-in-a-handbasket rhetoric about young people today.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
Everything has gone to hell in a handbasket as a result of it.
—NBC News, 6 Oct. 2024
If the purpose of this essay were to merely shout at the heavens, proclaiming that the world is going to hell in a handbasket because of rampant biblical illiteracy on Earth, many may be tempted to dismiss my concerns — flippantly enough.
—Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 17 Sep. 2020
At least as much as an unemployed football coach and his hell-in-a-handbasket Mayberry RFD nostalgia.
—al, 10 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbasket
Noun
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Even a hanging basket can be a wonderful source of nectar.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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One by one, each rider was placed in a safety harness and guided into a truck basket, which then lowered them to the ground.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Many shoppers routinely open a carton of eggs at the grocery store to check for cracks before buying them.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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If the carton doesn't seal well, transfer to a glass jar with a lid or other airtight container.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
Noun
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They were jostled by men carrying heavy crates, cursed out by a man selling a pair of old boots, and viewed with suspicion by seemingly everyone else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Eventually, a wharf employee noticed one of the crates was leaking an oily substance.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Clean Garbage Cans And Recycling Bins Keep garbage cans and recycling bins clean.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Just as knits, outerwear, and other transitional staples get stashed away into bins and storage units, loafers are traded for easy, breezy flip-flops, classic sandals, loafers—and now the soft ballet flat.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
Noun
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After the services, an American flag was draped on Kilduff's casket and it was placed on a firetruck outside the church while a sea of firefighters paid tribute.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Kilduff’s casket rode to the church on a fire engine, while bagpipers played and thousands lined the streets.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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His rifle was propped up against its trunk.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Kansas City Royals rookie Beck Way showcased one of the game balls in his locker after Friday’s 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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My father told me that was on purpose, as any union member should be able to have a copy in a back pocket, a locker or a lunch box.—
John Vukmirovich,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Handbasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbasket. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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