as in box
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a storage bin for hats and gloves put plastics in this recycling bin, and glass in that one
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Recent Examples of bin
Arrues said the attendant made her way to the open bins.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Some even come with a clothes rail, shelves for storage bins, and door mirrors.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
This hard-shell set is lightweight, meets TSA regulations, and fits perfectly in most overhead bins, even on smaller planes.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Tan wipes were in the bin, the towels were ruined, and the housekeeping team had to replace nearly everything.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Some even come with a clothes rail, shelves for storage bins, and door mirrors.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
This hard-shell set is lightweight, meets TSA regulations, and fits perfectly in most overhead bins, even on smaller planes.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Tan wipes were in the bin, the towels were ruined, and the housekeeping team had to replace nearly everything.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin
Noun
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Multiple incidents involving interference allegations and other voting issues were reported in the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, including voter registration ballots being damaged and ballot collection boxes being set on fire.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Van Hecke dangled a leg inside his own box, with Evanilson going over to win the decisive penalty in a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That dense concentration of furniture blocked the views between certain lockers and spatially divided the room.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The condominium is located minutes from the village via shuttle bus and has a vast game room, hot tubs, and ski lockers big enough to hold our rental equipment from Venture Sports.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rosalba led us into the garden, where the trunk of a plum tree was painted with white lime to protect it against termites.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Now, for the first time, customers will be able to try on and purchase her designs directly thanks to a trunk show at Dover Street Market Paris this fashion week.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Crab in chest freezer has a build up of ice and is uncovered.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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But if your breathing is shallow and mostly in your upper chest, your shoulders elevate with every breath, creating compensatory tension in your neck muscles that counteract the function of the scapular stabilizing muscles.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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After a photo of Gilbert showing her inside a crate began to spread online, people reported the vendor to local law enforcement, prompting an evaluation by Warren County Animal Control.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dodge followed the Hellcat up with the more powerful Demon, and a massive, 1000-horsepower crate engine dubbed the Hellephant.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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