Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of basket
The clip, which shows Charly sitting patiently next to a suitcase and a basket of toys and treats, was posted to Serrano's Instagram account, @doggycharly, and has been viewed over 5 million times.
—
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The central bank strengthens or weakens its currency against a basket of its main trading partners, thus effectively setting the S$NEER.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Among the gifts received by the winner is a gift basket with baseball, football and basketball tickets and a spa treatment.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Sexton has never been a high-volume 3-point shooter, preferring to drive and attack the basket.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for basket 
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The central bank strengthens or weakens its currency against a basket of its main trading partners, thus effectively setting the S$NEER.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Among the gifts received by the winner is a gift basket with baseball, football and basketball tickets and a spa treatment.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Sexton has never been a high-volume 3-point shooter, preferring to drive and attack the basket.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for basket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basket
Noun
-
There’s also carbon fiber wheel arc extensions added to protect bystanders and minimize debris damage, a roof rack for emergency supplies, and a drone kit included in the trunk.—
Umar Shakir,
The Verge,
27 Jan. 2025
-
Like Quentin Tarantino placing the camera in the trunks of cars and Michael Bay's 360-degree slow motion pan.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
In his first ever major five-set match at Melbourne 12 months ago, Draper vomited in a courtside bin in temperatures that were above 30 degrees.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
-
Or, shop large, clear storage bins to get closets and garages in tip-top shape.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The Red Cross handed out food and water while the county’s animal services department arrived with crates and blankets.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Within days of the first flames, the shelter — which was overwhelmed by donations of food bowls, blankets and large crates from grateful residents — was packed to the rafters with animals.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
To ensure the most nutritious eggs possible, Steele suggests customers look for certain labels on cartons at the grocery store.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
11 Jan. 2025
-
This isn’t the first time that eggs have been priced at $6 a carton at Jewel.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The red button, hidden in a wooden box and was used by Trump during his first term, was again spotted on the desk at the Oval Office after Trump was sworn in a week ago, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
-
Then, in September 2023, Swift made her first appearance at a Chiefs game when she was spotted in a box with Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Our fabulous intuition suggests the man holding the bag, will be CBS’ rules analyst Gene Steratore.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
-
Feel-good music played over the speakers, while staff passed out drinks (mimosas, coffee, tea and water) and pastries donated by Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, and each guest received a goodie bag filled with hair-care products.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Easton had his wife’s body placed in an open casket.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
-
The show struggles a bit in places to credibly evoke the relative innocence (or quiet oppression) of the 1970s and there are some moments of cluttered staging that just don’t work; as one example, a big gag involving kids hiding in a coffin kinda needs a casket to work.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Kansas City Chiefs returner Nikko Remigio smiled in front of his locker Saturday night, ready to reveal the full story behind his game-changing kickoff return in KC’s home playoff victory.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
-
Patrons aspiring to ride the Hulk rollercoaster at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando are barraged by signs warning them to place anything not attached to their bodies in a locker next to the ride.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
16 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to basket
Thesaurus Entries Near basket
Cite this Entry
“Basket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basket. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share