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
Portworx provides the container platform to deploy, manage and run AI workloads.
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Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
According to the Drewry Composite World Container Index, which tracks freight rates for 40-foot containers on eight major shipping routes, global container rates have risen more than 100% from $1,899 in late February to $3,969 on Thursday.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 19 June 2026
Keep important paper documents in a secure, waterproof container in case of damage.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
To make your containers less attractive to deer and rabbits, Rayburn advises placing them in high-traffic locations close to the home, perhaps on a patio or in a small garden area.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
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Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
According to the Drewry Composite World Container Index, which tracks freight rates for 40-foot containers on eight major shipping routes, global container rates have risen more than 100% from $1,899 in late February to $3,969 on Thursday.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 19 June 2026
Keep important paper documents in a secure, waterproof container in case of damage.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
To make your containers less attractive to deer and rabbits, Rayburn advises placing them in high-traffic locations close to the home, perhaps on a patio or in a small garden area.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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The bin-like design ensures that your haircare essentials are secured in place but won’t retain excess moisture.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
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To make the cardboard more appealing to composting worms, dampen and shred it before adding it to the bin, and combine it with another type of substrate, such as some garden soil or damp coconut coir.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The 33-year-old Son, running with teammates, was mocked by unidentified media personnel over his military record in footage recorded by broadcaster JTBC, South Korea’s official rights holder for the tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Ticket holders preparing to watch Argentina and Algeria face off have options for getting to what is being called Kansas City Stadium — driving and parking, ConnectKC26 and rideshare.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Calmus dropped in as a surprise in the middle of Engen's interview to deliver the gift bag to Engen, who happens to be one of Calmus' followers.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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This story’s author, StyleCaster contributing writer Jessie Quinn, loves a good deal and scours the internet to find the best fashion dupes, such as Bogg bag lookalikes and a Baggu crescent bag that is so similar to the original.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Water receptacles across the facility were reported to be dirty, including a bowl shared by 15 goats, a turkey, seven chickens, a llama and a potbellied pig, which contained brownish-black sediment and thick green algae.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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There are toilets and trash receptacles at the parking lot.—
R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Its fleet currently includes two vessels, its flagship Ultramarine and Ocean Explorer, with a third, World Voyager, scheduled to join in 2027.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Flores, captain of the Negra Francisca, said the vessel — valued around $400,000 — belonged to his father, 84.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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An unidentified man wearing blue basketball shorts and a Knicks hat was spotted in a video obtained by ABC News getting down on one knee, pulling out a red box and holding up a ring.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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About a third of that will be community hangars that can accommodate the largest business jets, while another third comprises box hangars for helicopters, turboprops, and small to midsize aircraft.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Opening up the straw cap of a Yeti bottle and finding your ice still solid is one of the simple joys in life.—
Red Fabbri,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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