1
as in loads
a considerable amount
made buckets of money in the stock market
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1
as in scoops
to lift out with something that holds liquid
bucketing water from the well, we raced to put out the fire
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as in shakes
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 buckets
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Jordan Pope is stepping up for Texas with a pair of buckets in the last 60 seconds.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
The Broncos’ 15 3-pointers ties the most 3-point buckets ever scored by an opponent at The Pit.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
The bridge eventually gained a reputation for being the victim of periodic vehicle strikes, frequent enough that a local merchant who owned a store nearby kept buckets of paint and some repair supplies handy at the back of his shop.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Happy Does will also have drink specials during the game, such as $30 buckets of domestic beers and $35 buckets of hard seltzers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Seize the ticket machines, the popcorn buckets, the box office receipts at every multiplex in America.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
Drink buckets featuring domestic, import, and seltzer options will be available throughout the game.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Feb. 2026
Five-gallon buckets had been placed to catch the leaks.
—Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, buskers entertain people in line playing drums with buckets.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Jordan Pope is stepping up for Texas with a pair of buckets in the last 60 seconds.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
The Broncos’ 15 3-pointers ties the most 3-point buckets ever scored by an opponent at The Pit.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
The bridge eventually gained a reputation for being the victim of periodic vehicle strikes, frequent enough that a local merchant who owned a store nearby kept buckets of paint and some repair supplies handy at the back of his shop.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Happy Does will also have drink specials during the game, such as $30 buckets of domestic beers and $35 buckets of hard seltzers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Seize the ticket machines, the popcorn buckets, the box office receipts at every multiplex in America.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
Drink buckets featuring domestic, import, and seltzer options will be available throughout the game.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Feb. 2026
Five-gallon buckets had been placed to catch the leaks.
—Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckets
Noun
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When using the dishwasher or washing machine, run full loads to maximize usage of the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Super Bowl had loads of celebrities cheering on their favorite team from the VIP boxes—Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Rosé, and Travis Scott among them.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Keep kettles warm and fire steady.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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This also includes heated blankets, coffee makers, and water kettles.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ma puts the red wine to one side, ignores the shortbread, and scoops a glob of cream cheese onto her fingertip.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Their dad helps out every Friday with the HOA trash cans and occasionally scoops yards as well.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When Dana peeks in and Robby simply shakes his head no?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Thinking back to the days leading up to the 2025 Daytona 500, Sarah Turner Wells shakes her head in astonishment.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In January 2018, Cora, a team contingent, and Boston Mayor Marty Wash flew to Puerto Rico to deliver 10 tons of medical supplies, water filtration systems, other necessities, and a monetary donation.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Casey Wasserman, creator of a talent agency behind tons of A-list music artists, actors and sports legends, and Ghislaine Maxwell had a handful of flirtatious email exchanges in 2003, according to documents included in the most recent release by the DOJ.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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First introduced in 1986, the pails replace the standard Happy Meal box and can be used for trick-or-treating.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The right diapers and creams are a godsend for cleanup, while easy-to-wipe down changing pads and diaper pails make nighttimes a little more seamless.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The video suddenly jerks away as the vehicle starts to move and shots can be heard.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These piles will be more durable, Yung said, because they are composed of larger trees, some of which have 12-inch diameter trunks.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Burn piles sit close to the road, left during mitigation efforts by Denver Mountain Parks, which owns a lot of land in the area.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Buckets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckets. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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