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
That's because trees absorb carbon from the atmosphere into their trunks, within which rings form as the tree grows and supernova radiation bombarding Earth should lead to an increase in radioactive isotopes of carbon in our planet's atmosphere.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 June 2025
Iconic House, which has houses across France, focuses on families, making sure each site has a playroom with trunks filled with games and toys gifted to kids, plus nannies, teachers, and sports instructors available.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
With its supple adaptive suspension, roomy trunk, rear parcel shelf, and dual digital screens, the 12Cilindri has road trips covered.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
The retro 80s influences met modern street style with wearable trunks for the city streets and the beach.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 June 2025
Iconic House, which has houses across France, focuses on families, making sure each site has a playroom with trunks filled with games and toys gifted to kids, plus nannies, teachers, and sports instructors available.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
With its supple adaptive suspension, roomy trunk, rear parcel shelf, and dual digital screens, the 12Cilindri has road trips covered.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
The retro 80s influences met modern street style with wearable trunks for the city streets and the beach.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunk
Noun
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This includes: Firewood stacks Garbage or recycling bins Patio furniture Playground equipment Large rocks or landscaping features 3.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Seal garbage tightly in bags, and rinse out bottles and cans before placing in recycling bins.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The interior key chain can be used to hold the key to your room or locker, and the clip-on wristlet strap can be attached to your day bag or carry-on.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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And during his solo moments at his locker before and after home games, Haliburton is reminded of beginnings and endings.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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A lot of people have a lot of stereotypical ideas of it and people put me, or put us, in this whole box of Latin America.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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Bigge was leaning on the dugout rail — not far from the left-handed batter's box where Rutschman was stationed — when the ball hit the side of his face.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Wireless transmission: The chest device sends the data wirelessly to a computer or smartphone.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Then Matsui spiked a sweeper that bounced under the chest protector of catcher Martín Maldonado, plating a run and moving the Dodgers’ other baserunners into scoring position.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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“Trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunk. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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