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
Inside, you’ll be welcomed into its eclectic reception, wrapped in antique clocks, with a myriad of cozy living rooms branching off—quintessentially British, with comfy mustard loveseats, Victorian oil lamps, shiny copper kettles, and quirky French cabinets filled with ceramic poodles.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In their study, after 40 boils in the kettle, only 11 percent of the initial microplastic load leached into the water.
—Marta Zaraska, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
How to descale your electric kettle with citric acid
Step 1: To descale a tea kettle (electric or not), simply fill it with clean water.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 25 Mar. 2025
An Elgin Township volunteer had delivered the soup kettle meal to the makeshift food pantry set up in the hotel’s lounge area only minutes earlier.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In their study, after 40 boils in the kettle, only 11 percent of the initial microplastic load leached into the water.
—Marta Zaraska, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
How to descale your electric kettle with citric acid
Step 1: To descale a tea kettle (electric or not), simply fill it with clean water.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 25 Mar. 2025
An Elgin Township volunteer had delivered the soup kettle meal to the makeshift food pantry set up in the hotel’s lounge area only minutes earlier.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 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,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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But in the lower basin, the groundwater lies deeper and is largely disconnected from the river.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Now in its 51st year, the Snowmass Rodeo takes place every Wednesday, rain or shine, delivering classic events like barrel riding, saddle bronc, bull riding and more.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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The drive unit incorporates the saddle, the front wheel, and a steering wheel equipped with front and rear brake levers.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
10 May 2025
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Boston’s potholes have always needed fixing, and the Council has long been tasked with attending to matters that affect the lives of constituents.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
16 May 2025
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Smaller crews working fewer hours have ballooned the city’s backlog of pothole repairs from roughly 150 just before the restrictions to nearly 2,000.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
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“Kettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kettle. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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