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bin

noun

ˈbin

Definition of bin

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 The internet is full of garage projects capable of generating enough torque to fold the builder into a nearby recycling bin. — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026 Volume grew as composting was expanded to each grade level, so Lovin built vermicomposting bins — using worms — and began sharing its waste with a local nonprofit, Creative Enterprises, for use in its garden. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 Plus, most rooms have a recycling bin in addition to a trash bin in the larger kitchenettes and the custom mattresses are eco-friendly, US made, and toxin-free. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 Toss expired food, wipe down shelves and drawers, and clean the door bins and seals. — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bin

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Organizers said 225 boxes of Thanksgiving groceries were prepared, each containing a 12-pound turkey and traditional holiday sides, with enough food to feed a family of 10.

— Camila Fernandez, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2026
From a two-in-one brush that delivers bouncy blowouts to a Dyson dryer that cuts down on drying time and a multitasking Shark that curls, smooths, and adds volume, these gifts are practically a hairstylist in a box.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Nov. 2026

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Mel Melcon/ Getty Images General admission to the rink, including skate rental is $22, for a locker its $5 more, and skate helpers are $6.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
At the time, DC — despite having the likes of Superman, Batman, Aquaman, and the Green Lantern in their IP locker — was struggling to keep pace with Marvel, which was one of the most dominant forces in Hollywood.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2026

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The retail trifecta is completed by Palazzo Kiton, the brand’s headquarters on Via Pontaccio in the arty Brera district, geared at trunk shows and one-on-one appointments reserved for key customers.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Every songwriter has a trunk, and the trunk is full of songs that got tossed out of the show or were passed over when they were submitted or may have just not been finished.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

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China’s national sizing standard codes tops by height and chest girth plus a body-type letter, as in 170/88A, so a factory’s L is its own.

— Ruqiao Fan, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
The Neck & Chest Pro Light Therapy Mask uses four clinical wavelengths to target the thin and delicate skin on the neck and chest, helping to fade sun spots and firm up crepey skin without any pain or downtime.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of chest

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Those crates, with the Pissarro painting inside, were seized by the Nazis in 1941, the ruling said.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026
After spending what is believed to be 24 hours underground, Koah was found by first responders Tuesday inside a dog crate buried in the woods, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026

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