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a steep-sided hollow without surface drainage especially in a deposit of glacial drift
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Recent Examples of kettles
In-room goodies include Alessi kettles and Nespresso machines, mini iPads, and Bose sound systems.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
At its peak, kettles represented 80% of sales.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
This cozy comfort-food shack served housemade breads, desserts and simmering kettles of hearty homemade soup.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
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
From bare-stone exteriors and brick floors to open shelves lined with teapots and kettles and striped walls framing a fireplace, the book is a study in humble interiors.
—Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
It’s designed for customized pour-over control and accounts for variables other electric kettles can’t touch, like brew type, steep time, and even altitude.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
This Kentucky stew traditionally included game and livestock and was cooked in large kettles that required an oar for stirring.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Bright copper kettles and … Acuña hittin’.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
At its peak, kettles represented 80% of sales.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
This cozy comfort-food shack served housemade breads, desserts and simmering kettles of hearty homemade soup.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
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
From bare-stone exteriors and brick floors to open shelves lined with teapots and kettles and striped walls framing a fireplace, the book is a study in humble interiors.
—Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
It’s designed for customized pour-over control and accounts for variables other electric kettles can’t touch, like brew type, steep time, and even altitude.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
This Kentucky stew traditionally included game and livestock and was cooked in large kettles that required an oar for stirring.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Bright copper kettles and … Acuña hittin’.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kettles
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Officials say runoff across Colorado's river basins is expected to be only 21% to 37% of the median.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Flatheads are native to the large rivers of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio basins.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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How to drive safely and report potholes Hitting a pothole could cause serious damage to your car tires, wheels and shocks.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Learn about North Dakota's history of rodeos and ranching; see prizewinners' saddles; and visit a gallery of bronze sculptures depicting longhorns, horses, and cowboys.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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Likewise, many amusement parks have carousels with saddles sitting atop models of mythical creatures which spin around a central point but only Disney’s has seats integrated into models of the eponymous elephant star of 1941 film Dumbo.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Most long-distance Amtrak trains feature Sightseer Lounges with floor-to-ceiling glass domed windows, perfect for taking in the soaring desert canyons, rugged mountain ranges, and towering river gorges, all from the comfort of your seat.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Located off Highway 180, Roaring River Falls flows from Deadman and Cloud canyons deep in the park's wilderness.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Madeira’s cliffs and ravines are difficult enough that many walking holidays there are guided and focused on one part of the island, including the eight-mile forest hike through Ribeiro Frio.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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The road to the potato patches — where the community grows most of its vegetables — crosses several large gulches that frequently spill tons of rock and soil onto the track, requiring regular maintenance.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the 1910s, Bisbee packed some 35 nationalities onto ledges and into its gulches and streets, with Mexican and Balkan miners among the largest groups, most of them working at Phelps Dodge’s Copper Queen Mine.—
Masha Hamilton,
Longreads,
19 Feb. 2026
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