as in basin
a steep-sided hollow without surface drainage especially in a deposit of glacial drift
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Founded in a workshop in the Italian Alps and eventually handed to designers like Michael Graves, Philippe Starck, and Ettore Sottsass, several of their pieces are in the MoMA permanent collection (like the iconic tea kettle), which is not something most kitchenware brands can say.
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Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay.
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Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
In the meantime, boil a kettle of water.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Valentina brought kettle corn to auction off and plans to finish making a purple crochet bag for the fair’s Home Economics competition.
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Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay.
—
Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
In the meantime, boil a kettle of water.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Valentina brought kettle corn to auction off and plans to finish making a purple crochet bag for the fair’s Home Economics competition.
—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kettle
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Tiered terraces travel down the sloping backyard past granite outcroppings and towering pines before opening to panoramic views across the entire Lake Tahoe basin.
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Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.
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Tractor Supply sells a wide variety of items, including grills, lawn mowers, ammunition, clothing, tools, gardening products, ATVs, horse saddles, kayaks and live chicks.
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Its extended saddle also makes the Ranger an ideal two-seater electric bike, giving friends, couples, or family members the opportunity to enjoy the ride together.
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That progress hit a large pothole in the fifth inning at Rate Field as the White Sox scored seven times, chasing Sasaki from the game and going on to beat the Dodgers, 8-2.
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Experts logged the location of every bump in the road and every pothole.
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“Kettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kettle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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