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
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.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
This electric kettle from Walmart will speedily heat up water for tea lovers or pour-over coffee connoisseurs.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Modern conveniences such as Samsung smart TVs, Nespresso machines, Smeg kettles, and minibars stocked with little bottles of limoncello and Malfy gin come standard.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
There are also local food vendors and artisans selling an array of eggs, bread, nuts, spices, oils, dips, fresh and pre-made food and meals, kettle corn, honey, coffee and vegan and vegetarian options.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
This electric kettle from Walmart will speedily heat up water for tea lovers or pour-over coffee connoisseurs.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Modern conveniences such as Samsung smart TVs, Nespresso machines, Smeg kettles, and minibars stocked with little bottles of limoncello and Malfy gin come standard.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
There are also local food vendors and artisans selling an array of eggs, bread, nuts, spices, oils, dips, fresh and pre-made food and meals, kettle corn, honey, coffee and vegan and vegetarian options.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kettle
Noun
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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
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Madeline Heim has broadened her focus to include public health, another area of expertise, and continues to keep an eye on the Mississippi River basin.—
GREG BOROWSKI,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Amszke Vegan Leather Saddle Bag Structured and understated, this vegan leather saddle bag channels the equestrian roots of classic prep style.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Nashville store is in the heart of Tennessee horse country and will offer equestrian riding gear, saddles and other products, but not western saddles.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Swerve to avoid a car that's swerving to avoid a pothole.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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Others warn of potholes in the roads, library closures, and less fire and police protection.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Kettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kettle. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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