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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
filled a whole box with books
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as in TV
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 dilemma
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 punch
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 to punch
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 box
Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 12 May 2026
During a Miami match against American Sebastian Korda, Alcaraz approached his box.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Highlighted in bright red text, and boxed by a red outline, was a game plan for attacking one of Becerra’s top rivals in the California governor’s race, billionaire hedge fund founder turned environmental activist Tom Steyer.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Noun
After the truck arrived in the state, law enforcement seized three storage boxes, one duffel bag and a garbage bag full of drugs from the vehicle.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 12 May 2026
During a Miami match against American Sebastian Korda, Alcaraz approached his box.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Verb
Domínguez, called up Monday after getting boxed out of the Yankees’ Opening Day roster, has typically had better results from the left side throughout his pro career.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Highlighted in bright red text, and boxed by a red outline, was a game plan for attacking one of Becerra’s top rivals in the California governor’s race, billionaire hedge fund founder turned environmental activist Tom Steyer.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for box
Noun
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When you’re done, put everything, including cleaning materials, in a bag and toss it in your trash bin.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The airline offers extra legroom, dedicated baggage bin space, and special food and beverage benefits to travelers in its Delta Comfort cabin.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Some relatives broke down upon seeing the coffins, as a Muslim cleric led funeral prayers under tight security.—
Riaz Khan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Zayn didn’t expect the equalizer – Lil Yachty – to rise out of the coffin and hit him with a candy cane.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The league has additional broadcast arrangements with TSN, CBC, RDS and Fubo TV, and sponsorship deals with EB Games, Volkswagen, Walmart and Telus.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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The salary figures reported do not include Messi’s major sponsorship deals with Apple TV, adidas, Anheuser-Busch, Hard Rock International and dozens of other companies.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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As insecurity intensifies, Mali’s junta faces a strategic dilemma.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Still, even after the election, Magyar has remained relentlessly on message—which is to say, vague and tight-lipped, leaving several inconvenient dilemmas unaddressed.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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There will be more punches to absorb in what has been the defining series of the second round.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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However, there’s usually an honor code with that – nothing else but punches and giving the fight crowd a show.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The puck had just slipped through Poehling’s skates when McNabb crunched Poehling into the boards, knocking him out for the rest of the game and prompting an official review.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Jones’ challenge has forced Thompson to match his fundraising and door-knocking efforts — both candidates have raised roughly $3 million, their campaigns said.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Tatis, who is usually at his locker and willing to answer questions about whatever occurs in a game, had departed by the time the media entered the clubhouse Friday.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Nailed to start most games when fit, Dewsbury-Hall has goals, assists and set pieces in his locker.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Branwell’s coffin was carried from the house and placed next to the other family caskets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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On the morning before Mother’s Day, Sariahh Snow’s small, lifeless body is one of eight – all children – lined in open white caskets along the front of a church hall in Shreveport, Louisiana.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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