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
There are also still trucks trundling down Bergen's streets to make bulky trash pickups, collect compost and empty glass and metal recycling bins.
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Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
In April Bagheri met Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Tehran, in a rare visit by a senior Saudi royal to the Islamic Republic.
—Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
When Arnaut Danjuma scored in the fifth minute to give Bournemouth a 2-0 lead on aggregate, Frank smashed a bin on the touchline with his foot.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Officers were shooting flash-bangs and less-lethal munitions, while the protesters tried to erect a barrier with recycling bins.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
In April Bagheri met Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Tehran, in a rare visit by a senior Saudi royal to the Islamic Republic.
—Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
When Arnaut Danjuma scored in the fifth minute to give Bournemouth a 2-0 lead on aggregate, Frank smashed a bin on the touchline with his foot.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Officers were shooting flash-bangs and less-lethal munitions, while the protesters tried to erect a barrier with recycling bins.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin
Noun
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Bigge was leaning on the dugout rail — not far from the left-handed batter's box where Rutschman was stationed — when the ball hit the side of his face.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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A lot of people have a lot of stereotypical ideas of it and people put me, or put us, in this whole box of Latin America.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The interior key chain can be used to hold the key to your room or locker, and the clip-on wristlet strap can be attached to your day bag or carry-on.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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And during his solo moments at his locker before and after home games, Haliburton is reminded of beginnings and endings.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Remove Suckers and Water Sprouts Suckers growing from the base or trunk of a citrus tree are vigorous shoots that grow rapidly and produce lots of new leaves that attract citrus leaf miners.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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Wireless transmission: The chest device sends the data wirelessly to a computer or smartphone.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Arsene Wenger had a lot to get off his chest in the autumn of 2015.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The videos circulating on social media show a yellow delivery truck, back door open with crates of tortillas and produce neatly stacked on the ground.—
Liz Baker,
NPR,
21 June 2025
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Toss it in the backseat on a road trip, line their crate with it, or bring it to the park or backyard party — dogs will love it just as much as their favorite chew toy.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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