1
as in to stop
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 to remove
to let go from office, service, or employment
the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers
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as in jail
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 restroom
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 seat
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 can
Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
In addition, 34 open White Claw cans were found on the passenger seat of his vehicle, the FHP said.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Beyond pizza, the kitchen turns out a seasonal menu rooted in Venetian recipes, simplified and rethought, alongside an extensive craft beer list, on tap and in cans, that sets it apart in a city where wine and spritz dominate.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Unopened cans should be returned or thrown away.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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Noun
Coca-Cola, for example, is bringing out limited-edition America250 mini cans.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
In addition, 34 open White Claw cans were found on the passenger seat of his vehicle, the FHP said.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Beyond pizza, the kitchen turns out a seasonal menu rooted in Venetian recipes, simplified and rethought, alongside an extensive craft beer list, on tap and in cans, that sets it apart in a city where wine and spritz dominate.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Unopened cans should be returned or thrown away.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for can
Verb
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Chisholm scored on Jose Caballero's RBI groundout in the fourth inning before hitting a two-run homer in the sixth as New York ended a three-game losing streak and stopped Detroit's four-game winning streak.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Disneyland officials said a cast member immediately stopped the ride.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Propellers can be particularly burdensome because rotors often need to be removed, cleaned and reinstalled, requiring some real elbow grease.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The pool is being cleaned twice annually, with 10 to 15 large truckloads of debris removed at each cleaning, the National Park Service reports.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Once part of the medieval Priory of St Petroc, the estate passed through several hands after the Dissolution of the Monasteries before being bought by Richard Robartes in 1620 (the family made their fortune in Cornish tin).—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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And the gift on Thursday appeared to be well received, with Obama smiling and holding up the tin in a photo with Bush.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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To get there, Sodais climbed mountains in the snow, moved from border to border with the help of smugglers, got captured a dozen times and spent time in jail.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Ábalos, who spent seven months in jail before his trial in April, is accused of taking kickbacks from the purchase of $60 million-worth of facemasks during the Covid pandemic.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Noun
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If your kids need to use the restroom, there is a lengthy stretch midway through the film where a small army of Buzz Lightyear toys infiltrate a campsite, and Buzz and Woody unplug Lily’s charger back at Bonnie’s house.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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On the hottest afternoons, the brand-new Nature Education Center is air-conditioned with roomy restrooms and cold water fountains.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Davidson is more steeped in Democratic politics, including working for years as a political consultant and winning a county legislature seat in 2023.—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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While other host cities have dealt with headlines about empty seats during the 2026 World Cup, KC’s stadium has been jam-packed for both of its tournament games so far.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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As of Monday evening, no formal announcement had been made regarding when the facility would cease operations or when the demobilization process would be completed.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Haiti ceased making payments in 1947.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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The judge also dismissed a criminal charge related to possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine, according to Reuters and ABC News.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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