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as in bins
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
filled a whole box with books
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as in coffins
a boxlike container for holding a dead body
the only way I'm ever leaving this hospital room is in a box
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as in TVs
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
would you switch on the box so that we can watch the news?
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as in pickles
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
with our new home still unfinished, and the buyers of our condo eager to move in, we were in a real box
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as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the vicious bully delivered a box to the child's ear
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as in clips
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
his mother threatened to box his ears if he didn't show a bit more respect
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Recent Examples of boxes
Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Ian, a 26-year-old preschool teacher, who had slept Thursday night on a pile of straw, spent Friday night in a closet, on a mattress of pizza boxes.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Kayla agreed to the favor at the time, but what started as two boxes quickly grew into much more.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The chain unveiled Wednesday its first refresh in 13 years, encompassing a bolder logo with brighter colors, new employee uniforms and pizza boxes, and redesigned restaurant signage.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Worthington, now 80, has boxes and boxes of these reports.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Included with the base structure are wheels, parts for the stairs, and flower boxes to add some curb appeal to the exterior.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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
At another downtown Milwaukee store, neon lights illuminated nearly empty shelves where only a few boxes of Juul, Blu, Vuse and Crossbar vapes remain.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Baby boxes are spreading in large part because of Kelsey, who has an active presence on TikTok.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Ian, a 26-year-old preschool teacher, who had slept Thursday night on a pile of straw, spent Friday night in a closet, on a mattress of pizza boxes.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Kayla agreed to the favor at the time, but what started as two boxes quickly grew into much more.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The chain unveiled Wednesday its first refresh in 13 years, encompassing a bolder logo with brighter colors, new employee uniforms and pizza boxes, and redesigned restaurant signage.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Worthington, now 80, has boxes and boxes of these reports.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Included with the base structure are wheels, parts for the stairs, and flower boxes to add some curb appeal to the exterior.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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
At another downtown Milwaukee store, neon lights illuminated nearly empty shelves where only a few boxes of Juul, Blu, Vuse and Crossbar vapes remain.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxes
Verb
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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In that moment, Dupree involuntarily punches him and the pair go quiet as Dooley cusses and bends over wincing in pain.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The winner punches their ticket to the Final 2.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The program features hits from the ‘70s, such as by The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elvis and The Carpenters, with a modern twist.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Topwater lures produced a couple of thrilling peacock hits from fish up to 4½ pounds, as well as a number of misses.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the novel, Laura knocks on the door, hoping to borrow mascara, and the girl in question answers the door, even lending her the mascara.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Gay Grim Reaper knocks at your 28-year-old door with a scythe in one hand and a tub of creatine in the other.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
10 Oct. 2025
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Andor hates him on sight, which only intensifies when Berend smacks around his mother and tears up the apartment looking for proof that Klára has deceived the boy with idealized fictions about his origins.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Vocals are sped up into squiggles, instruments are reversed and gated, percussion smacks you in the face and then suddenly vanishes.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The cilantro is key because its chlorophyllic sharpness slaps the stupor out of the starchy beans.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Richter asks before leaning on a chair upside down as Slater slaps his butt again.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Build a heavily-armored door that slams shut via a trigger and control panel, and get ready to battle with the rotating turret.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … ‘BRAZEN LIES’ – Foreign ministry slams Greta Thunberg's 'ludicrous' claims after Gaza flotilla arrest.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Boxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxes. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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