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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 Also, be diligent about recycling if there are bins provided. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026 Ashton subsequently launched YourBinCleaning and began approaching neighbors about washing their dirty bins. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Equipping your bathroom with proper storage receptacles such as under-sink bins, standing drawer organizers, and sizable medicine cabinets will make stashing away everything from perfume to lip gloss a bit simpler. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026 If ignored, both property owners and bin operators may face administrative citations ranging from $200 to more than $1,000 depending on the frequency of the violation. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bin

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Red pandas Ruby and cubs in their nest box at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026
Fickell resolved to be more present as well, whether sitting in on more position group meetings, hosting interview podcasts with incoming transfers or talking smack on the tee box.

— Justin Williams, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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The 21-year-old is being held on charges of murder after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s decomposing body was found stuffed in the front trunk of his Tesla on September 8, 2025.

— Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 28 July 2026
In September 2025, her body was found in multiple bags in the front trunk of Burke’s Tesla.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of trunk

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Until then, symptoms such as a persistent or worsening cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, hoarseness or unexplained weight loss warrant a conversation with a healthcare provider.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 31 July 2026
Igoe said deputies treated the man with a chest seal and tourniquet.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of chest

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And while there are still comic artists and writers at small tables signing and sketching, and dealers selling original art out of binders in crates, a good chunk of the space is occupied by media and toy companies, trying to outdo one another.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
In the white pickup sat buckets of tomatillos, crates of green bell peppers, and enormous watermelons.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

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