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
Plants that are grown in containers have a lighter growing medium that generally dries more quickly than garden soil and
thus need more frequent, light watering until the roots grow out into the surrounding soil.
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The release said they were found in filthy containers and lacked food or water.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
The Famous Pavilion is still in use here, where locals bring their containers and fill up on Crazy Water No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 that’s piped straight from the source.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The food containers are all decorated with whimsical illustrations, and the bag even features a crossword puzzle with McDonaldland trivia.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The release said they were found in filthy containers and lacked food or water.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
The Famous Pavilion is still in use here, where locals bring their containers and fill up on Crazy Water No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 that’s piped straight from the source.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The food containers are all decorated with whimsical illustrations, and the bag even features a crossword puzzle with McDonaldland trivia.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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As a result, South Korea created rules preventing power banks from being kept in overhead bins and prohibiting charging devices on board.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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Each kit contained towels, hangers, pillows, a shower caddy, comforter, detergent and hamper, all packed into a medium-sized plastic storage bin.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Clamping down on falsified medical paperwork by switching CDL holders to electronic records.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Comfy travel clothes, camping tents, noise-canceling headphones, commuter backpacks, and even inflatable paddleboards are marked down for membership holders.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
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But equally as importantly, the company wants to make sure the kit itself is appealing and versatile enough that passengers will want to take it off the plane to use the bag for other purposes.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The fact is the cat is already out of the bag — every country has AI.—
Anand Rao,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
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At Vanguard Studios, in Mumbai, Sheth came upon drawers full of glass negatives, receptacles for the countless unnamed sitters who’d once patronized the establishment.—
M. Z. Adnan,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
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Within 60 days, the judge ordered the Trump administration to remove temporary fencing, industrial lighting, generators, sewage and waste receptacles from the site.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sailing yachts and accessories are located at Museum Park Marina, and Venetian Marina offers sea trials on over 75 vessels.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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In this picture released by the official website of the Iranian Army on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, a missile is fired from a vessel during Iranian navy drill in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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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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Scent boxes recreate the aromas of a medieval kitchen or chapel.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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These are often available even in economy, though the specific kits usually vary by class of service Sustainable amenity kits Chua said Singapore works with its suppliers to make sure all the components in the amenity kit, like lotion bottles, are as recyclable or sustainable as possible.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Whether your reason for buying a water bottle carrier is to free up your hands or keep from scratching, denting, and inevitably losing your treasured $40 water vessel, this clever bottle sling serves all purposes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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