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as in bowls
a large circular container used especially for holding water for washing
They washed their clothes in a basin.
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as in valleys
a depressed or sunken area of land
The animals drank from a shallow basin surrounded by grasslands.
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Recent Examples of basins
These waves radiate outward in all directions, sometimes spanning entire ocean basins.
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Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Environmentalists stress that the risks associated with tailings basins like Mile Post 7 do not end when mining operations cease.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Groundwater is the only water source in Sulphur Springs Valley, which encompasses the Willcox and Douglas basins and portions of Cochise and Graham counties.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
What are your thoughts on the critical state of many of our groundwater basins and how Arizona agriculture can improve managing this resource?
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
But in that case, the gap to bridge was between six states and California, rather than two entire basins divided in their interests.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 24 Nov. 2024
But two days after the March 2024 deadline, rather than submitting a unified alternative, the basins published competing proposals.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 24 Nov. 2024
This same behavior was documented in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when newspapers reported on manatees hanging out in warm areas like canals and yacht basins, as well as near sewage plants.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
Accounts in newspapers from the late 1800s and early 1900s describe manatee sightings in warm water refuges including canals, harbors, yacht basins, and even areas near power plants.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Environmentalists stress that the risks associated with tailings basins like Mile Post 7 do not end when mining operations cease.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Groundwater is the only water source in Sulphur Springs Valley, which encompasses the Willcox and Douglas basins and portions of Cochise and Graham counties.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
What are your thoughts on the critical state of many of our groundwater basins and how Arizona agriculture can improve managing this resource?
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
But in that case, the gap to bridge was between six states and California, rather than two entire basins divided in their interests.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 24 Nov. 2024
But two days after the March 2024 deadline, rather than submitting a unified alternative, the basins published competing proposals.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 24 Nov. 2024
This same behavior was documented in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when newspapers reported on manatees hanging out in warm areas like canals and yacht basins, as well as near sewage plants.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
Accounts in newspapers from the late 1800s and early 1900s describe manatee sightings in warm water refuges including canals, harbors, yacht basins, and even areas near power plants.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basins
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The sprinter found support, during her trek across her dark valleys, through a consistent commitment to therapy.Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Winds of 35 to 45 mph in the valleys and gusts of 50 to 65 mph in the mountains will help fan any fires that do develop quickly and may reduce visibility with blowing smoke and dust adding to travel concerns in the region.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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While there have been peaks and troughs in the number of homes sold since then, sales have not recovered to above the 5 million sales per month mark that was common prior to the pandemic.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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These winds blow west to east, but the belt can shift north and south, forming ridges and troughs.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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The podcast features highlights from the event, sponsored by Kia, which focused on ways to cut plastic production, encourage the reuse of plastic containers and improve plastic recycling.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many home storage containers let in small amounts of air, which can cause coffee to become freezer-burned over time.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Valleys and canyons can transform into wind tunnels in these extreme conditions.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Film AlUla shorts germinated from the AlUla Creates program at Film AlUla, the film commission for the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia roughly the size of Belgium that also comprises a lush oasis and vast sandstone canyons.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Instruments with multiple cavities could result in more exciting results.Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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The mineral that is proven to strengthen teeth and reduce the risk of cavities has been added to drinking water since 1945, with data from the National Library of Medicine showing adding fluoride to water lowers the amount of tooth decay in kids by 35%.Sydney Lake, Fortune Well, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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While exploring the cool caverns and passageways below the surface of the Earth, guests learn about the geology, history, and wildlife of the caves (the latter includes the rare ghost shrimp).Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Basins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basins. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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