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
According to Garcia, storage bins are frequently overlooked despite being actively used during seasonal swaps.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
The bin shop is located within the Goodwill OC headquarters campus at the intersection of Fairview and 5th streets.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
On Tuesday, May 19, an Arizona Humane Society employee discovered the golden-brown pup sitting in a donation bin that was left on the ground in direct sunlight near the back of the organization's building.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Overflowing Trash Cans and Recycling Bins Overflowing trash cans and recycling bins are a cause of stagnant energy, which Roynon explains creates emotional and practical blockages in the home and in other areas of life.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
The bin shop is located within the Goodwill OC headquarters campus at the intersection of Fairview and 5th streets.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
On Tuesday, May 19, an Arizona Humane Society employee discovered the golden-brown pup sitting in a donation bin that was left on the ground in direct sunlight near the back of the organization's building.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Overflowing Trash Cans and Recycling Bins Overflowing trash cans and recycling bins are a cause of stagnant energy, which Roynon explains creates emotional and practical blockages in the home and in other areas of life.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin
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Super Bowl winners have his rings, too — the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks, whose players opened their ornate jewelry boxes at a private team party Thursday night to find the prize every NFL player covets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Wraps cost $5 a la carte or $10 in a box with a side and a drink, according to a news release from the Irvine chain.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Kansas City Royals rookie Beck Way showcased one of the game balls in his locker after Friday’s 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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My father told me that was on purpose, as any union member should be able to have a copy in a back pocket, a locker or a lunch box.—
John Vukmirovich,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The eleven canvas suites are furnished in classic 1920s style, with campaign furniture, antique trunks, Persian rugs, brass fittings and vintage photographs.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Leaving a bathing suit in the trunk of a hot car or hanging it in direct sunlight is also a no-no because high temperatures and ultraviolet rays can fade and break down the fibers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Shards of shrapnel are still lodged in her chest – so close to her heart that doctors preferred not to operate to remove them.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Myung Chun, a Times photographer and avid motorcycle rider, was there when Highway 1 reopened in January and returned in late May with a GoPro camera strapped to his chest and a 360-degree camera mounted on his bike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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They were jostled by men carrying heavy crates, cursed out by a man selling a pair of old boots, and viewed with suspicion by seemingly everyone else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Eventually, a wharf employee noticed one of the crates was leaking an oily substance.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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