as in bin
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
save the plastic containers from the deli for other uses
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Recent Examples of container
Tents, which will be provided by the city, will be protected by shipping containers anchored to the ground.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
One Amazon shopper raved about the bag’s thoughtful design that’s large enough to fit even full-size containers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The convenience store chain announced the return of BYOC Day — this Saturday, Sept. 13, customers can bring their wildest containers to fill with their favorite Slurpee for just $1.99.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Yes, the study has plenty of limitations – participant selection, lingering odors within the high-traffic shipping containers and other factors not assessed in the research survey.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
One Amazon shopper raved about the bag’s thoughtful design that’s large enough to fit even full-size containers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The convenience store chain announced the return of BYOC Day — this Saturday, Sept. 13, customers can bring their wildest containers to fill with their favorite Slurpee for just $1.99.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Yes, the study has plenty of limitations – participant selection, lingering odors within the high-traffic shipping containers and other factors not assessed in the research survey.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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There are plenty of storage cubes on sale, like this $13 four-pack and this six-pack of cloth storage bins.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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The victim’s body was discovered in a bag inside a tote bin, KTVI reported.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On social media, graduate degree holders will eagerly tell you that Britain’s patron saint is Turkish, its alphabet Roman, its religion Middle Eastern, and its royal family German.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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In a thoughtful nod to sustainability, the brand will simultaneously launch an edit of card holders crafted from excess leather from the handbags, allowing Aureum to repurpose materials while maintaining their commitment to reducing overconsumption.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Their bodies were found with plastic bags over their heads and evidence that their hands had been zip-tied near their father's truck, court documents obtained by USA TODAY showed.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The girls had each been found with plastic bags over their heads and their wrists were zip-tied, according to court documents previously obtained by ABC News.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Those rules are quite strict, Burton said, even requiring the labels be torn off plastic water bottles and put in a separate receptacle.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The outside of these types of receptacles need a bit of buffing with a dry microfiber towel to rid of fingerprints, smudges, and stains.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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With vessels built today expected to operate for decades, how is Wärtsilä helping shipowners design and retrofit ships that can stay competitive and compliant through a fast-moving energy transition?—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The researchers were surprised to find that participants with chronic insomnia who reported sleeping more than usual had fewer white matter spots in the brain — areas where small vessel disease may have damaged brain tissue, which have been linked to cerebrovascular disease.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their simple yet elevated styles and colors align with our sensibilities, and being able to infuse their sleepwear with our out-of-the-box illustrations felt completely natural.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rain drizzled down most of the day Friday and into the early evening, but before sunset, as Kansas City shredder Samantha Fish was unleashing on guitar, the clouds parted to make way for a vibrant, double rainbow that arched over the entire box canyon.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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This one is made with clear pockets and slots to put your bottles into.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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What if your old bottle of cooking oil could help save the planet and your smartphone?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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