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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
Aerial pictures show the sophisticated ancient military fortifications, along with artifacts such as basins and pots.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
So far, heavenly poison dart frogs have only been found at one site in the Juruá River basin in the state of Amazonas, near the border with Peru, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
For each poem, the scientists looked for evidence of locations, such as descriptions of unique geographical features of the Yangtze River basin.
—Marlowe Starling, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the basin of water, then soak your swimsuit for 30 minutes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
So far, heavenly poison dart frogs have only been found at one site in the Juruá River basin in the state of Amazonas, near the border with Peru, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
For each poem, the scientists looked for evidence of locations, such as descriptions of unique geographical features of the Yangtze River basin.
—Marlowe Starling, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the basin of water, then soak your swimsuit for 30 minutes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
Noun
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The ritual still began with the elder, but by the end, every hand had touched the bowl.—
Sara Hussain,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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The bib is adjustable and features a catch-all pocket, while the suction base of the bowl and plate ensures stability during use.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Noun
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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,
30 May 2025
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Central California cities—including Merced, Bakersfield and Tulare—faced highs of 106, while the southern valleys and mountainous zones were expected to see heat reaching the low 100s.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Noun
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To adhere it onto the overflow drain, run warm water against the suction cup side and press it firmly against the tub.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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Think: a long soak in the tub, taking an afternoon nap or simply lounging on the couch with a good book.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Evidence could include jetty and mooring post remnants, ballast stones, boatbuilding pits, temporary shelters, and artifacts indicating local commerce.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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That dynamic pits the department’s higher-ups against its rank-and-file firefighters and EMS workers.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
Noun
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In a sleek, lilac bottle, the elegant formula is also made with silk extract.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
24 May 2025
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Unlike flowers that may send your recipient running for a vase or a bottle of wine that requires chilling, a puzzle can sit out on a picnic table all afternoon, no harm, no foul.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The cyclist was helped from the ravine and emergency services transported him on a stretcher to the hospital.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
Noun
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At Deep Spring Farm in Alachua, Florida, visitors can fill their buckets with organic blueberries before settling in for a picnic beneath the shade of a giant live oak.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Different fragments of the bucket were uncovered in past excavations, but this latest discovery gave researchers more to study.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Some of the most photogenic stops include Cathedral Falls, a roadside cascade 20 minutes from Fayetteville that spills like a silver ribbon into a mossy gorge; and Valley Falls, a local favorite south of Fairmont with broad rocky ledges ideal for picnicking or dipping your toes.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
9 May 2025
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The gifted pair play snipers on either side of a gorge that holds, well, something terrifying.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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