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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
filled a whole box with books
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as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
would you switch on the box so that we can watch the news?
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as in dilemma
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
with our new home still unfinished, and the buyers of our condo eager to move in, we were in a real box
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as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the vicious bully delivered a box to the child's ear
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as in to punch
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
his mother threatened to box his ears if he didn't show a bit more respect
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Recent Examples of box
Mike Stunson, USA Today, 16 June 2026
This bento box-style lunchbox comes highly recommended by my friend.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
ABC News, 11 June 2026
The incident was similar to one that occurred in Game 2’s win for the Knicks on the road, when Brunson’s backup, Jose Alvarado, went to box out Wembanyama.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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Noun
Additional videos also showed several boxes lining part of the pool as workers poured the liquid from the gallon jugs into the pool.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 16 June 2026
This bento box-style lunchbox comes highly recommended by my friend.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Verb
The Spurs have a few Knicks boxed out, including Karl-Anthony Towns.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The incident was similar to one that occurred in Game 2’s win for the Knicks on the road, when Brunson’s backup, Jose Alvarado, went to box out Wembanyama.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for box
Noun
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This insulated travel stack will quickly earn a permanent spot in his gear bin.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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According to the transcript, a crew member had recovered it from a trash bin near the rear of the ship, on the starboard side.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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But Karlie’s friendship with Scooter Braun was said to be the final nail in the coffin of their friendship.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
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Rolling around inside my coffin would be a gigantic ball of hair trussed by a Möbius strip of fingernail.—
Esther Yi,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Kimberly Hope, head of casting for Universal Television, will take on that role for Universal Global TV as well.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Get complimentary subscriptions to Apple TV and Apple Music for a minimum of one year when activated by June 22, 2027, a value of $288 annually.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Belgium’s Jeremy Doku is due to become a father for the first time while the World Cup is still on and wants to be at the birth, creating a potential dilemma for the team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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For Meloni, the dilemma is strategic.—
Giada Zampano,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Olivia Rodrigo is a student of Love and her ilk who has been riding high off the one-two punch of 2021’s Sour and 2023’s Guts, chart-toppers dually indebted to modern pop and ’90s grunge.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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His Bernstein had visceral, vernacular punch; his Verdi was ardent and spry; his Britten had the right textural grit; his Mozart unfurled with complicated grace.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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On Tuesday, the Red Sox had base runners in every inning against Jays starter Dylan Cease, knocking him out after five innings and 108 pitches.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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While detailing the facts of the case on Tuesday, Tellman told the judge that Lawhead knocked at the door, brandished a gun and ordered her to leave the home with him.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Every campsite has a bear-resistant food locker, and visitors are being reminded to store food, garbage and other attractants properly.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
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Petrescu looked over at Vidineac, who was weeping as the casket was lowered into the ground.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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In order for Nancy and John to be buried in the same casket, the family had to wait for special permission from a probate court.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Box.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/box. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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