basket

noun

Definition of basketnext
as in trunk

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Recent Examples of basket Alpha Binwani Capital's founder Ashwin Binwani said institutional investors remained positioned in carry trades against a basket of G10 currencies, led by the Australian dollar. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 At the Farmers Market, breakfast is maybe three oranges, two apples, a basket of strawberries, half a melon and two peaches. — Dinah Eng, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 On a recent domestic flight, the photographer and international tour organizer from Chicago discovered there was no meal in the front of the cabin, just a basket of snacks. — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Their win led to them receiving a basket with a puzzle magnifying glass, roll-up mat and compartments to sort pieces. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for basket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basket
  1. trunk
  2. bin
  3. crate
  4. carton
  5. box
  6. bag
  7. casket
  8. locker
Noun
  • Two small cedar trees were found snapped at the trunk, and that’s the extent of the storm damage, investigators said in a preliminary report.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Inside the trunk, Temerian found much of the Ferrari’s original paperwork, including Jordan’s Illinois title certificate from 1997.
    — Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of trunk
Noun
  • Each bin features a weatherproof gasket seal that locks out moisture and dust and keeps your belongings looking and smelling fresh.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the three Romanians ditched the van, chucked their clothing into a garbage bin, and ordered a taxi to Heathrow Airport.
    — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of bin
Noun
  • Also onboard is a new third mate named Angie (Annabelle Wallis), a last-minute substitute with a bouncy ponytail, and my least favorite plot device, a crate of human trafficking victims.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • During the week, Rowdy sleeps at the shop in his crate, and volunteers will come in the evening to let him outside and keep him company.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of crate
Noun
  • Consumers can identify recalled cartons by the codes P-1950 or 0840962 alongside a Julian date between 157 and 184, printed in date-coding ink on the side of the carton.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The shelf life of an average carton of strawberries could be extended considerably with this coating, Yang said.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of carton
Noun
  • Solet’s focus on public safety checks a huge box for Massachusetts.
    — Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The duties also apply to kraftliner, which is a strong paperboard, primarily used in the outer layer of cardboard boxes.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • Jason Smith said, police were tipped off that the suspect allegedly packed his bags and left the apartment.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps the biggest culprits in kitchen cabinetry are common stock items, such as cleaning supplies and trash bags.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • Her casket sat at the front of the church, draped with an American flag.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Haunted Mansion props on the parade floats will include the conservatory casket, cryptic gravestones, gargoyle candleholders, watchful busts, haunted armor and stretching room portraits.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of casket
Noun
  • The other is lockers that can quickly be exchanged between cars, though that increases wait times.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Tatsuya Imai has a new locker mate inside the Houston Astros’ home clubhouse.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of locker

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