as in box
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a storage bin for hats and gloves put plastics in this recycling bin, and glass in that one
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Recent Examples of bin
Disposing the debris is a simple process of pressing the removal latch, lifting the bin out, and then carrying it to the trash can.
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Turn off the ice maker, then remove the bin to wash it with warm water and a clean cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
How to prepare for Indy's leaf collection Indy residents using DPW’s collection service should place leaves in plastic bags and leave those bags at least three feet away from the regular trash bins.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
Details, including flatlock and offset seams to reduce friction, along with drop-tail hems (for added coverage, such as when reaching up to store luggage in overhead bins), are the kind of technical features that set the brand apart.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Turn off the ice maker, then remove the bin to wash it with warm water and a clean cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
How to prepare for Indy's leaf collection Indy residents using DPW’s collection service should place leaves in plastic bags and leave those bags at least three feet away from the regular trash bins.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
Details, including flatlock and offset seams to reduce friction, along with drop-tail hems (for added coverage, such as when reaching up to store luggage in overhead bins), are the kind of technical features that set the brand apart.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin
Noun
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Chalamet himself is locked in a glass box, wearing a similar orange head, plus a custom Marty Supreme track suit, being pelted by ping-pong balls.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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The patch had, after all, come in a box labeled Energy Boost.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The lockers help lower cost per order by 30%, and Sea passes the savings on to consumers Li said.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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Domantas Sabonis sat in front of his locker after going through pregame warmups prior to Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Can this one manage the trunks and the horses?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Remember not to pile it up like a pyramid around the trunk of trees (this is also known as a mulch volcano).—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Jenner also shared a mirror selfie, covering her chest with one arm and wearing a towel low on her waist.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The hot water splashed on the inside of my left forearm and onto my chest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The crash caused wooden crates to become dislodged and several monkeys to escape into the roadside median.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Playing with a favorite toy or going to their crate can replace barking to greet guests.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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