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Recent Examples of tin can
Speaking of those tin cans, what do the pressurization tanks smell like after housing four men for weeks at a time?
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
His one weakness may be kryptonite, but clearly, a tin can getting thrown at his head isn’t fun either.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Collecting her life savings from a tin can, Tereza first heads to the travel agency to buy a round-trip commercial airline ticket, the first one available.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
The episode ended on the streets of New York outside the studio, with Kotb driving off in her white minivan, daughters Haley and Hope in the back seat and tin cans tied to the bumper, wedding-style.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
His one weakness may be kryptonite, but clearly, a tin can getting thrown at his head isn’t fun either.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Collecting her life savings from a tin can, Tereza first heads to the travel agency to buy a round-trip commercial airline ticket, the first one available.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
The episode ended on the streets of New York outside the studio, with Kotb driving off in her white minivan, daughters Haley and Hope in the back seat and tin cans tied to the bumper, wedding-style.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin can
Noun
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Found money on some Altoid tins hidden inside the file cabinet.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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To make four muffins, mix together: 4 eggs 1/4 cup of milk Vegetables of your choice for extra fiber Pour into a muffin tin and cook in the oven.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
21 May 2025
Noun
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For the final step, use damp paper towels to remove any lingering sand inside the drum.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The sight of Richarlison banging a drum in the crowd after beating Manchester United in Bilbao was one of the most iconic images of the night.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The encounter spirals further as Ye questions whether Myers’ last name is Jewish, the elevator appears to get stuck, and the hip-hop star takes a hit from a canister of nitrous oxide.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 May 2025
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Manhattan Village Administrator Jeff Wold said officers were concerned seeing nitrous oxide cartridges or canisters in cars during traffic stops, including teenaged drivers.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Tin can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin%20can. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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