as in basin
a steep-sided hollow without surface drainage especially in a deposit of glacial drift
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Recent Examples of kettle
She and her siblings were bathed in an aluminum tub in the kitchen, with hot water added from a kettle.
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Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Another good option is brewing loose tea in a kettle and straining it afterwards to remove the leaves from your drink.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Similar donations have happened in other areas, too, including in Pennsylvania, where Fox News reported that a gold coin wrapped in a dollar bill was placed in a kettle on Christmas Eve.
—Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
During the holiday season, the Salvation Army’s red kettles and bell-ringing volunteers are a common sight in front of stores.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Another good option is brewing loose tea in a kettle and straining it afterwards to remove the leaves from your drink.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Similar donations have happened in other areas, too, including in Pennsylvania, where Fox News reported that a gold coin wrapped in a dollar bill was placed in a kettle on Christmas Eve.
—Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
During the holiday season, the Salvation Army’s red kettles and bell-ringing volunteers are a common sight in front of stores.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kettle
Noun
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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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Of particular concern are the giant reservoirs of the Colorado River basin, Lakes Mead and Powell, which remain far below capacity.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Indian seemed startled, sat uncertainly in his saddle for a minute, then pumped both feet from the stirrups and flew off his horse.—
Tom Stacer,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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The 16-year-old mare had participated in a saddle bronc event with no indication of illness or distress, the report said.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The human journey is not easy because of rocks along the path, potholes and the occasional deer that appears out of nowhere — sometimes people can veer off the road.—
Wonder Drake,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Feb. 2025
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Washboard is significantly more comfortable, as are larger bumps and potholes on pavement.—
Bryan Rogala,
Outside Online,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Kettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kettle. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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