as in bin
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
save the plastic containers from the deli for other uses
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Recent Examples of container
In the morning, Lochlan makes a protein shake without washing out the poisonous seeds in the container.
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Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In some cases, entire shipping containers arrive in the U.K. filled with thousands of packages, each addressed to fictitious recipients in order to evade inspection and avoid detection.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Catch up quick: The concept of ripping a bagel chunk and dipping it into a cream cheese container feels wrong.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Guests are also treated to refillable PATH water containers and bamboo toothbrushes.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
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Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In some cases, entire shipping containers arrive in the U.K. filled with thousands of packages, each addressed to fictitious recipients in order to evade inspection and avoid detection.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Catch up quick: The concept of ripping a bagel chunk and dipping it into a cream cheese container feels wrong.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Guests are also treated to refillable PATH water containers and bamboo toothbrushes.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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Photos taken by Reuters in Birmingham this month show mounds of uncollected trash overflowing from collection bins and dumpsters.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Place bins under the sink that are designated for bath, hand, and face towels.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Scores range from 10 to 50, except for the visa category, which is the number of countries that passport holders can enter without needing a visa.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Lottery officials shared news of the big win over the weekend, before the lucky ticket holder would have been able to claim their $268,966 prize.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Luggage: Passengers can leave bags at a drop-off point in the parking garage.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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So Johan packed up their bags and drove him home immediately.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Formed to offer genetic testing services directly to consumers, who spit into a receptacle and mailed it to the company for DNA analysis, its founders included Anne Wojcicki, who was married to Google co-founder Sergei Brin at the time.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the footage, the individual pulls up to the secluded dumpster in their car and quickly dumps the cat on top of the overflowing trash receptacle.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hegseth announced Wednesday that U.S. and Panamanian officials had already signed a memorandum of understanding, and that a final document is on the way to formally secure toll-free priority for American naval vessels.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The trans-Pacific trade is heavily reliant on Chinese vessels.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hader unleashed a slider that started in the zone and ended in the right-handed batter’s box.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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On entry, the room looks like an Amazon warehouse, with boxes piled to the ceiling.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The resort is also 95% plastic free, offering reusable aluminum bottles to be used at water stations and there’s also sustainable service ware.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Using a bottle jack to adjust the height of the staircase.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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