1
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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2
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
Lower Basin negotiators have said everyone in the basin should be forced to use less water in the driest years.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
With the official start to the 2025 hurricane season just days away, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic basin as of May 27.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 May 2025
The Caribbean region is within the Atlantic hurricane basin, whose storms also affect Florida and other parts of the coastal southern United States (and a bit higher north in the past few years).
—Ann Abel, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
Most major storms in the Atlantic basin, especially in the peak months of August and September, can trace their origins back to one of these waves.
—Colin Zarzycki, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
With the official start to the 2025 hurricane season just days away, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic basin as of May 27.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 May 2025
The Caribbean region is within the Atlantic hurricane basin, whose storms also affect Florida and other parts of the coastal southern United States (and a bit higher north in the past few years).
—Ann Abel, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
Most major storms in the Atlantic basin, especially in the peak months of August and September, can trace their origins back to one of these waves.
—Colin Zarzycki, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
Noun
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Mound the salad over the kale (or divide between individual serving bowls).—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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Each flute is handmade from Waterford’s finest luxury crystal and features a narrow bowl, encouraging bubbles to rise to the rim for an effervescent experience.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The more recent the song, the more likely that the rerecording will sit in an uncanny valley, not quite different, but not quite the same.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Even the smallest guest room, at 516 square feet, provides guests with ample space to spread out, with double vanities and a deep soaking tub in the bathroom.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Kohler produces sinks and tubs and toilets and bathroom fixtures popular worldwide for the past 100-plus years.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Never feed or approach bears, secure all garbage, clean and store grills and fire pits properly, store any toys when not in use and make sure young children and pets are supervised when outside.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Follow these tips for using your fire pit responsibly this summer.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2025
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The area’s newest boutique is like stepping into a genie’s bottle — if the genie had impeccable taste and a deep love for legacy designers, funky jewelry, and original art.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Armagnac 1830 – the oldest Armagnac bottle in the world, aged 195 years.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 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,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Model Divine Mugisha’s Louis Vuitton x Murakami bucket (select Louis Vuitton boutiques) is the cherry on top of an Hermès dress (Hermès boutiques).—
Cazzie David,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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As if someone had poured a bucket of it over my head.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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The lovely gorge setting makes Screw Auger a popular place to visit in the summer.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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There are also a number of other waterfalls—including Cane Creek Falls and Piney Falls—as well as streams, gorges, and dense forests.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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