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
The accompanying clip shows row upon row of flower arrangements arrayed on the floor after BID workers carefully removed them from the bridge and packed them in plastic bins.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
At one point, an overhead bin popped open and a few unbuckled passengers smacked their head on the ceiling.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2025
Police officers noticed the bin catching on fire in Glens Falls in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 6, per WNYT.
—David Chiu, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The impetus is also on apparel firms to produce higher quality products that don’t fade or fall apart in months, as well as for consumers to wear clothes for longer, repair rather than discard old garments, and only deposit still wearable items into those recycling bins.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
At one point, an overhead bin popped open and a few unbuckled passengers smacked their head on the ceiling.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2025
Police officers noticed the bin catching on fire in Glens Falls in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 6, per WNYT.
—David Chiu, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The impetus is also on apparel firms to produce higher quality products that don’t fade or fall apart in months, as well as for consumers to wear clothes for longer, repair rather than discard old garments, and only deposit still wearable items into those recycling bins.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin
Noun
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John Derderian, Vice President of Series, Animation, Kids and Family at Netflix, said in the news release that his kids like the subscription boxes and Rober’s work.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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These convenient milk boxes are crafted with organic milk and provide 32mg of DHA omega-3 per serving, supporting brain and eye health, says Manaker.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But there is plenty that states can do, such as requiring more thorough background checks, instating a thirty-day waiting period, banning assault weapons, taxing the sale of firearms and ammunition, promoting gun storage in lockers, and prohibiting open carry.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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Evidence that once sat dormant in an evidence locker now has the power to speak.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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McGrath, who has designed runway looks for the fashion house for years, developed 55 shades of lipstick, 10 shades of lip balm, and 8 eye shadow palettes (all packaged in the iconic LV monogram), which can be stored in the collection's exclusive vanity trunk.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
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With larger trees, remember that the trunk's diameter will grow considerably.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But at least Shagan got a teenager to shoot him in the chest.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
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In yoga routines, focus is often placed on the breath and the ability to breathe from the stomach rather than the chest, helping calm the nervous system.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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These animals face unique restrictions on flight routes, weather conditions, and crate specifications.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The couple noticed their puppy escaping her crate, breaking it and chewing through the tray, which are all signs of anxiety.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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