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as in stops
slang
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
can the chatter, or I'm kicking you out of this library
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2
as in sacks
to let go from office, service, or employment
the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers
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as in jails
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the racketeers were rounded up and thrown in the can
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as in restrooms
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
I excused myself and asked if I could use the can
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as in seats
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he fell on the ice and landed on his can
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Recent Examples of cans
Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
The recall impacts thousands of cans of soda sold in Texas.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Overflowing cans and informal dumping attract wildlife and shift behavior.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
While more than 4,000 cans of Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, and Coca-Cola are affected by the recall, if your fridge is stocked with Cokes, don’t immediately chuck them out.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Metal-intensive goods like cars, construction, and aluminum cans could see sharp price increases.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Boyter still has a 12-pack plus a few extra cans left, opting to savor them for birthdays and special occasions, while Pierce is holding on strong to her four remaining 12-packs.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
After nearly two years of friends, family and law enforcement searching for her, Markham's skeletal remains were found by a couple gathering aluminum cans near a creek off Big Cedar Road in Cedar Grove, Indiana.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
Trappings of a Dirtbag Forget the sleep setup in the trunk of your Honda Civic or cans of beans for dinner.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
Paint cans and electronics can be ruined if stored in extreme heat and cold.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
The recall impacts thousands of cans of soda sold in Texas.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Overflowing cans and informal dumping attract wildlife and shift behavior.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
While more than 4,000 cans of Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, and Coca-Cola are affected by the recall, if your fridge is stocked with Cokes, don’t immediately chuck them out.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Metal-intensive goods like cars, construction, and aluminum cans could see sharp price increases.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Boyter still has a 12-pack plus a few extra cans left, opting to savor them for birthdays and special occasions, while Pierce is holding on strong to her four remaining 12-packs.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
After nearly two years of friends, family and law enforcement searching for her, Markham's skeletal remains were found by a couple gathering aluminum cans near a creek off Big Cedar Road in Cedar Grove, Indiana.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
Trappings of a Dirtbag Forget the sleep setup in the trunk of your Honda Civic or cans of beans for dinner.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cans
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The first death happens when the heart stops beating and the brain stops working.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The film has played HorrorHound, Cinema Scares and Bloody Mirror, with more festival stops on deck.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ohio State sacks Altmyer five times, wins its 10th straight in the series and covers the spread.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Price contends the Jameson portion of the USGS report is outdate and inaccurate, pointing to a much more recent 2025 third-party review from Sproule ERCE energy consultants that estimates the Jameson basin could hold 9 billion net barrels of recoverable crude oil.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Orange construction barrels are seemingly everywhere.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Nine people died in San Diego County jails last year, the lowest number in years.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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While North Carolina is responsible for juvenile jails, Lassiter has argued that Charlotte saw benefits when the sheriff’s office ran one.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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The resort’s main public spaces—pool deck, restaurants, reception, public restrooms, and lounge area—are all accessible.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Many of these nonprofit partners—such as the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, Friends of Joshua Tree, and Glacier National Park Conservancy—play a vital role during shutdowns, stepping in to fund restrooms, plow roads, and support volunteer cleanup crews.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of their daughters, Cydney, was three seats to my right.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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If voters in California approve Proposition 50, the state would cancel out those seats with five new congressional seats that favor Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Incumbent Eric Adams will serve the remainder of his term in office, which ends on December 31, 2025.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Waitsfield After passing through Hancock, Route 100 technically ends, but keep going for a few more miles on the Mad River Byway, which is also a part of the scenic byway.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Breast reduction — one of the most common cosmetic procedures for men — removes glandular tissue and contours the chest for a more masculine shape.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The tear-down of the East Wing removes offices used by the First Lady’s staff, the events team that handles events, and the military office, as well as a key entrance where the public arrives for tours and receptions.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Cans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cans. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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