as in basin
a steep-sided hollow without surface drainage especially in a deposit of glacial drift
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Recent Examples of kettle
At its peak, kettles represented 80% of sales.
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Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
According to Penn Brewery, a person is in custody for stealing part of their historic copper brew kettle.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 23 May 2026
An expansive bar, stocked with complimentary snacks and soft drinks, as well as beer, wine, and spirits, also had a Lavazza coffee machine and Aarke hot-water kettle.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
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Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
According to Penn Brewery, a person is in custody for stealing part of their historic copper brew kettle.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 23 May 2026
An expansive bar, stocked with complimentary snacks and soft drinks, as well as beer, wine, and spirits, also had a Lavazza coffee machine and Aarke hot-water kettle.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for kettle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kettle
Noun
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The exact location of the stone within this large basin remains unresolved, as does the method of transport.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Rescuers had to use a complex long-line helicopter extraction to save the survivor from a basin at 17,200 feet, as brutal weather conditions and rugged terrain prevented a standard landing.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Severe weather such as droughts and wildfires, which are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, can occur without warning and saddle operators with unexpected costs.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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The ranch’s interiors are layered with museum-worthy Western Americana, Navajo textiles, antique saddles, cowboy artifacts, and vintage trade blankets that later became foundational references for Lauren’s Double RL brand, which launched in 1993 and was named after the property itself.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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Experts logged the location of every bump in the road and every pothole.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
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The three workers were struck early Saturday while making pothole repairs on the Tri-State Tollway near Des Plaines.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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“Kettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kettle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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