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Recent Examples of tins
Vines have grown through the fence and barbed wire surrounding a tall art deco building in this city’s downtown, and cigarette holders and empty food tins litter the tall weeds.
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Susan Svrluga,
Washington Post,
24 June 2026
The three infused olive oils -- Garlic, Spicy Red Pepper and Green Goddess -- are packaged in tins, made with only real ingredients to elevate any dish.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Henry is a must-visit for small-batch wines and tins of briny fish.
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Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Stored in aluminum foil tins with clear plastic lids in the cooler, the sandwiches deliver a ton of flavor in bitty, two-bite stacks.
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Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Our mood board is full of natural and whimsical touches, such as old wine bottles and tomato sauce tins repurposed as decor, offering a subtle Italian feel.
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Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
The tins will be available in France, Germany and Australia.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Muffin tins also make a fun snack or meal tray for kids, one that encourages them to try new foods.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
The packs can be bought in a variety of formats (singles, multipacks, hangers, tins, retail boxes, and a big collector’s box).
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Andrew MacKie,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
Susan Svrluga,
Washington Post,
24 June 2026
The three infused olive oils -- Garlic, Spicy Red Pepper and Green Goddess -- are packaged in tins, made with only real ingredients to elevate any dish.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Henry is a must-visit for small-batch wines and tins of briny fish.
—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Stored in aluminum foil tins with clear plastic lids in the cooler, the sandwiches deliver a ton of flavor in bitty, two-bite stacks.
—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Our mood board is full of natural and whimsical touches, such as old wine bottles and tomato sauce tins repurposed as decor, offering a subtle Italian feel.
—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
The tins will be available in France, Germany and Australia.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Muffin tins also make a fun snack or meal tray for kids, one that encourages them to try new foods.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
The packs can be bought in a variety of formats (singles, multipacks, hangers, tins, retail boxes, and a big collector’s box).
—
Andrew MacKie,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tins
Noun
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Fast or gradual, the IEA expects the production ramp-up will generate a global oil surplus of about 5 million barrels of supply per day next year.
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The combination covered a significant amount of the net market loss, as much as 75% of the barrels that the Gulf exporters couldn’t supply.
Noun
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The boat was later found to contain 61 empty and partially empty booze bottles and cans, after FWC officers pulled the boat from the bay a day after the crash.
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Empty cans, crushed cups, paper plates, napkins, food containers, wristbands, bottles and strips of orange-and-blue confetti covered crosswalks and curb lanes.
Noun
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The group meets every Thursday in a basement, where band members work on vocals, drums, guitars and performance.
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Marcéo Martinez played drums on the band’s 1995 debut, Personal Best, then was replaced by Melissa York for 1996’s Captain My Captain.
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“Tins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tins. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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