as in bin
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 trunk
Here, Sue Brown, left, of Athens, and Ann Massenburg, of Macon, law students, cuddle four of the tree-trunk inhabitants, which seem none too impressed.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
According to the Los Angeles Times, Meeks was arrested after police found a semi-automatic handgun and two extended magazines in the trunk of his car during a stop.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Every Brazilian fan — in Philadelphia to watch their national team play Haiti on Friday at the World Cup — who stopped for a snapshot or a selfie with the 9-foot-11, 1,300-pound beast left the statue dressed in only his bronze trunks and boots.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Men were dressed in either swim trunks, boat shoes, and linen shirting, or in black tank tops and gray joggers—their only common accessory a cigarette and a lighter.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
According to the Los Angeles Times, Meeks was arrested after police found a semi-automatic handgun and two extended magazines in the trunk of his car during a stop.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Every Brazilian fan — in Philadelphia to watch their national team play Haiti on Friday at the World Cup — who stopped for a snapshot or a selfie with the 9-foot-11, 1,300-pound beast left the statue dressed in only his bronze trunks and boots.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Men were dressed in either swim trunks, boat shoes, and linen shirting, or in black tank tops and gray joggers—their only common accessory a cigarette and a lighter.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunk
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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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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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
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a mistake earlier that led to Mexico's goal and 1-0 lead, but Kim just kept his team down just one goal after saving a hard shot in the 71st minute by absorbing a hard shot from Raúl Jiménez to his chest and face.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunk. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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