as in bins
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
threw the rest of her books and tapes in the trunk and closed the lid
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Recent Examples of trunks
Their trunks could grow to be 10 feet wide and stretch upward of 105 feet into the canopy; limbs spanned an equally wide footprint.
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Eric J. Wallace, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Trees whose trunks straddle property lines are considered shared, requiring consent from both owners for removal.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Grass growing up against tree trunks also potentially attracts pests like voles that may nibble on the apple tree bark.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Back in the mid-1800s, the logging industry in the West relied on trains to move the redwoods' tremendous tree trunks from the coastal forests and mountains to flatter, inland regions.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Making Mulch Volcanoes Landscaping services like to build mulch volcanoes around tree trunks, piling them higher and higher each year.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Under federal law, trunks of cars built after 2002 are required to contain a mechanical release lever inside the trunk that is easy to find and glows in the dark.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The deep green glass vessel, etched with vertical lines reminiscent of towering tree trunks, shifts from khaki to warm browns and golden yellows as the flame flickers, casting a hypnotic glow that’s as enchanting as its aroma.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The cold-weather gear was loaded up for the first time this season, with two trunks of parkas and another with jackets.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Eric J. Wallace, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Trees whose trunks straddle property lines are considered shared, requiring consent from both owners for removal.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Grass growing up against tree trunks also potentially attracts pests like voles that may nibble on the apple tree bark.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Back in the mid-1800s, the logging industry in the West relied on trains to move the redwoods' tremendous tree trunks from the coastal forests and mountains to flatter, inland regions.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Making Mulch Volcanoes Landscaping services like to build mulch volcanoes around tree trunks, piling them higher and higher each year.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Under federal law, trunks of cars built after 2002 are required to contain a mechanical release lever inside the trunk that is easy to find and glows in the dark.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The deep green glass vessel, etched with vertical lines reminiscent of towering tree trunks, shifts from khaki to warm browns and golden yellows as the flame flickers, casting a hypnotic glow that’s as enchanting as its aroma.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The cold-weather gear was loaded up for the first time this season, with two trunks of parkas and another with jackets.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunks
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In some classrooms, students are even instructed to put their phones in what were once calculator pockets, in pouches meant for cell phones that lock or in plastic bins, where students are meant to collect the devices at the end of a class period or the end of the day.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Leaves are perfect additions for worm bins and compost piles.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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In a recent project, her team ensured that tall cabinets had rods to hang coats, while lockers held shelves and hooks inside for sports equipment.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many members of the Chargers’ defense sat quietly in front of their lockers while their teammates celebrated after beating Miami.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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And if your gifts are on the heavier side, think homemade treats, books, or candles; flat-rate boxes can be your best friend since the price stays the same no matter how far the package travels.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Their larvae are capable of chewing through cardboard boxes and plastic bags, meaning even unopened packages of food are at risk for infestation.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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However, should leading developers start holding their cards closer to their chests, society would no longer have a window, not even a narrow one, to publicly learn about and assess the upsides and downsides, the risk and security profiles, and the trajectory of this foundational technology.—
Yoshua Bengio,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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And some fans have started taping their chests at your shows as well.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Trunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunks. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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