BASIN Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

basin

noun

Definition of basin

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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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 On March 3, roughly 300 gallons of water mixed with potassium hydroxide leaked from Silfab’s scrubber system into a stormwater basin. — Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 Among the errors cited in the August 6 report is a failure to allow proper curing (drying) time for the caulk applied to the expansion joints that separate the basin’s concrete slabs. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 Oct. 2026 Expanding farming, timber, and mining activities are driving the clearances in the basin, which is home to the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest, the Forest Declaration Assessment group said. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Additional precipitation in one part of the state does not necessarily translate into meaningful gains for every river basin or reservoir. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for basin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin

Noun

The Cardinal play their next three games on the road and must win at least one to have a chance at going to a bowl game for the first time since 2018.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The hunter-gatherer concept known for paleo bowls, nachos and its vegan queso serves bar-and-grill basics in a healthier form.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of bowl

Noun

The quicker melting changes the usual flow of water through valleys and into the lake, compounding the challenges.

— Silvia Console Battilana, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
With panoramic views of the city and valley as a backdrop, days at Resorts World can take any number of directions.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of valley

Noun

The deep soaking tub and clear shower stall are set pieces in the room, creating a real open and airy feel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Rounding out the spectrum, a hot tub or soaking tub is a pricier, high-maintenance pick but a reliable crowd pleaser.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of tub

Noun

For colder months, a fire pit or propane heater stored and used safely, plus heated blankets, can keep the area in play.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
For year-round use, add shade with sail shades, pergolas or umbrellas, and plan for cold weather with a fire pit or propane heater (stored and used safely) plus heated blankets.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pit

Noun

Suddenly, Smith herself was beside me, raising her own bottle of ginger juice.

— Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
Carrying a large pump spray bottle and a small, sturdy brush, Caitlin Abrams stood before two starkly contrasting graves in a modest cemetery in western Vermont.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of bottle

Noun

On the way back, a vehicle in the convoy veered off the road and fell into a ravine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Six schoolboys were left dangling roughly 900 feet above a ravine after a cable snapped, setting off a high-stakes rescue that demanded nerves of steel.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of ravine

Noun

The Ivy League college where fraternities throw parties in towering mansions and students weave between deep gorges on their way to class is being rocked over the handling of rape allegations from 2024.

— Grey Battle, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Within the town, the Victoria Falls Hotel is an old favorite, with 149 rooms and dramatic views of the rocky gorge (doubles from $760).

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026