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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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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
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which sets standards for the operation of dams and basins, accepted Duke’s explanation of events, which did not mention damage to Mountain Island Lake-area homes, according to a Jan. 14 letter to the utility.
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Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
The region is located within Mare Crisium, a 300-mile-wide basin believed to have been created by early volcanic eruptions and flooded with basaltic lava more than 3 billion years ago.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
This flexibility between basins and commodities is what has always attracted us to Coterra.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025
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Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
The region is located within Mare Crisium, a 300-mile-wide basin believed to have been created by early volcanic eruptions and flooded with basaltic lava more than 3 billion years ago.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
This flexibility between basins and commodities is what has always attracted us to Coterra.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin
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When the gates opened 90 minutes before the scheduled 6:30 tipoff, students swarmed to the lower bowl opposite the home and visiting benches to get coveted seats.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a large skillet over low heat, toast the flour, stirring continuously, until fragrant (do not brown), about 3 minutes, then transfer to a medium bowl.—
Meher Mirza,
Saveur,
27 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Anthony Barcelo One of the bedrooms has its own fireplace and terrace with views over the valley.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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With each turn, new vistas unfold, from verdant valleys to dramatic gorges and panoramic views that stretch to the distant sea.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Inspectors found bus tubs of raw beef tripe and raw beef outside of refrigeration, and the foods measured outside of the safe temperature range.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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Shower Liners And Shower Curtains Clean your shower curtains and liners monthly in the washing machine or by soaking them with detergent in the tub.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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Sliding glass doors open to a massive deck, one of the highlights of the home, that offers lots of lounge space, a fire pit, an al fresco dining spot, and fabulous views of the ocean, the downtown core, and the surrounding mountains.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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This charming A-frame is the ideal place to take in fresh mountain views and air while still enjoying wintery comforts like a fire pit (circled by modern chairs) and wood-burning stove.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
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While about a quarter of Coca-Cola products come in aluminum cans, consumers are also accustomed to plastic and glass bottles.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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According to a search-warrant affidavit reviewed by PEOPLE, Arakawa was found in the bathroom, next to a space heater and an open bottle of pills.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Like Hernandez, Dittman got lost and stuck in the ravine.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
21 Feb. 2025
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Corbiere slipped and then tumbled over the edge and down into a ravine.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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UConn erased its deficit in the first four minutes of the second half with buckets from Ball and Johnson.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Scorpions’ last win came on a frantic finish that saw Jaylen Brantley sink the go-ahead bucket on one end and Elijah Brotherns make the game-saving block on the other.—
Matt Schubert,
The Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2025
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In 2021, more than 200 people died after part of a glacier collapsed in Uttarakhand, carrying a deadly mixture of ice, rock and water that tore through a mountain gorge and crashed through a dam.—
Kathleen Magramo and Esha Mitra,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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Flooding in the Pigeon River gorge in Haywood County washed away over 1 mile of I-40's eastbound lanes in late September.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Basin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basin. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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