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as in bowl
a large circular container used especially for holding water for washing
They washed their clothes in a basin.
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as in valley
a depressed or sunken area of land
The animals drank from a shallow basin surrounded by grasslands.
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Recent Examples of basin
And although September 10 has historically marked the peak of Atlantic hurricane activity, the basin has gone nearly two weeks with nary a tropical storm in sight—and none expected during the coming week either.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Then, in 2020, they were reported in parts of the Susquehanna and Delaware river basin.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Right now, much of the Atlantic basin has plenty of warmer-than-average water for prospective storms to tap into.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The plant is undergoing a massive underground construction project that will add ultraviolet disinfection and a chlorine contact basin, to the 90 year old facility.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Then, in 2020, they were reported in parts of the Susquehanna and Delaware river basin.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Right now, much of the Atlantic basin has plenty of warmer-than-average water for prospective storms to tap into.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The plant is undergoing a massive underground construction project that will add ultraviolet disinfection and a chlorine contact basin, to the 90 year old facility.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
Noun
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In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Dig into these family favorites, from classic and comforting bowls of chili to tender and juicy roasts.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The valley was carved by water flowing into the large Jezero Crater, which also held a lake billions of years ago.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Four more upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a separate sitting area with a balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a bath spotlighted by a Hydro Systems soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Head and the Heart’s touring gear includes a cold-plunge tub for the band to cool off backstage.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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More David Cannon/Getty Images The Walker Cup pits teams comprised of the top 10 male amateur players from the United States and Great Britain and Ireland against each other.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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Trimeresurus nujiang, also known as the Nujiang green pit-viper, is a new arboreal, or tree-dwelling, snake species known only from the high-altitude evergreen forests that border the canyon in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Jays weren’t going to pop bottles of champagne in the clubhouse after a sweep and wear ski goggles to keep the streaming beer out of their eyes.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Use a spray bottle to thoroughly mist the couch with neutral cleaner.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The victim's truck was later found abandoned in a ravine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Start by mixing a small amount of pH-neutral dish soap in a bucket with warm water.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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GloRilla tapped into her preppy side in a plaid bustier dress, matching jacket and a hot pink Versace bucket bag.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Just remember to layer up because the river gorge usually feels cooler than town.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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After visitors make their way down the 137 steps from the parking lot and visitor center—a journey that is decidedly less pleasant on the way back up—they’ll get their first glimpse of Natural Bridge, a towering structure set within a rocky gorge.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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