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
Try getting in your qualifying bet on the first basket or another early outcome to receive the bonus as soon as possible.
—
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Wishbone flower performs well in gardens, containers, and hanging baskets.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
The good news in this case is that Eva’s advantage of being able to place her ball directly in the basket was negligible, seeing as how all the other players seemed to land theirs on their first or second shot.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025
The closest Knicks player to him is underneath the basket.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for basket
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Wishbone flower performs well in gardens, containers, and hanging baskets.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
The good news in this case is that Eva’s advantage of being able to place her ball directly in the basket was negligible, seeing as how all the other players seemed to land theirs on their first or second shot.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025
The closest Knicks player to him is underneath the basket.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for basket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basket
Noun
-
That extra room has been used to install a set of shelves behind the driver and passenger seats that each have a strap to hold bags in place and increase trunk size.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
-
Look for twin trunks of all trees that are pushing apart.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
Noun
-
Bulk food bins in the back prep area were missing labels, a repeat violation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
-
There were bins of sticker rolls, and each wall was lined with tons and tons of stickers.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
-
That cargo is then loaded onto container handlers that operate exclusively within the confines of the port, bringing the crates closer to the roads or rail lines that will take them further.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
-
Statues are shown tagged and wrapped before shipment, sealed in wooden crates, drilled shut as if in reverse enslavement, and soon to be carted away by a white crew wearing Covid masks.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
In one Facebook post, a resident offered a carton of instant coffee in exchange for a small bag of flour.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 May 2025
-
Another popular physics party trick is to walk on several cartons of eggs without breaking them.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
Noun
-
But how many big men check both of those boxes (and stay healthy, which puts Joel Embiid somewhat out of that conversation)?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
-
Navigate the map to a specific address or intersection by searching for it in the search box at the bottom of the map.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
Noun
-
Wear them with wide-leg trousers and a crossbody bag in Rome or toss them on with a sundress for a sidewalk café lunch in Paris.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
-
Also, finish 10 activities to earn a free book with museum coupons (for kids and teens only) or a bag for adult participants.—
Sarah Z. Sleeper,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Noun
-
At his funeral in Guatemala, his sister draped herself over his casket, weeping.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
-
Francis had also asked to be buried in a simple wooden casket.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Players milled about, going from the kitchen to the shower to their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
-
Attendees can also enjoy hourly light shows, explore a voice zone featuring messages from the BTS members, and visit an archive exhibit showcasing album covers, trophies and the members’ personalized lockers.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
1 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Basket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basket. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share