1
as in loads
a considerable amount
made buckets of money in the stock market
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1
as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
bucketing water from the well, we raced to put out the fire
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2
as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
getting the troops into the bucketing landing craft proved to be challenging
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Recent Examples of bucket
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Tips For Watering Hanging Baskets The most consistent way to be sure the soil is thoroughly moist is to lower the hanging basket to the ground and immerse it in a bucket of water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Six months later, the internship — some of which bore all the glamour of scrubbing bird poop and bucketing hundreds of pounds of fish as dolphin food — developed into a full-time gig as a trainer.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
As a mid-season arc for the character of ‘Pedro Pascal’s sultry voice inside a metal bucket’ and his tiny, puppet son, this might have been adequate, if uninspired.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Tips For Watering Hanging Baskets The most consistent way to be sure the soil is thoroughly moist is to lower the hanging basket to the ground and immerse it in a bucket of water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Verb
All sorts of ideas for Halloween pet attire are out there, including an online photo of a dog dressed as a mop sitting in one of those yellow janitor buckets with wheels.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Six months later, the internship — some of which bore all the glamour of scrubbing bird poop and bucketing hundreds of pounds of fish as dolphin food — developed into a full-time gig as a trainer.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucket
Noun
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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There’s plenty of space in the rear too, with loads of head and legroom for adult passengers.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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An expansive bar, stocked with complimentary snacks and soft drinks, as well as beer, wine, and spirits, also had a Lavazza coffee machine and Aarke hot-water kettle.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, many teens have other priorities than scooping ice cream or working at the local pool.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Carine Tardieu’s All The Little Live Things has scooped the top prize at the Marché du Film’s Cannes Investors Circle pitching event connecting feature film projects with potential financiers and partners.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Players were visibly shaken, as were many in the stands, as medical staff from both teams and EMS placed him on a stretcher and carted him off the field.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Rinse under cold water 1 minute, shaking to ensure a thorough rinse.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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About 7,000 vessel passages occur each year, moving more than 86 million tons of cargo.—
Victoria E. Freile,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Damien Lewis and Rob Hunt are Pro Bowl-level starters, but their backups leave a ton to be desired.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Long, colorful glass tubes fill pails on the floor and her desk.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Some genuine hardhat-lunch pail, hand-in-the-dirt stuff with foundation anchored in cement, not sand.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pour on the dressing, stir to combine, then spoon onto a wide serving dish and top with dollops of the yoghurt, swirling it to reveal the shades of red.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
16 May 2026
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To test the gel stage, remove one of the plates from the freezer and spoon about a teaspoon of jam into the center.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
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According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of seizures can include short-term confusion, staring spells, stiff muscles and jerking movements of the arms and legs.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Avoid jerking the floss or aggressive movements; instead, use smooth, gentle motions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
12 May 2026
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“Bucket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucket. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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