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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 Aviation pro Andres Celis says large roller bags that don’t fit properly in overhead bins can create unnecessary headaches during boarding as crew members try to find a place for them. — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 Registration is required, and supplies are limited to one bin per household, with priority given to residents of Vista. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Stackable bins or baskets keep smaller products grouped and prevent open shelves from looking cluttered. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 Pair that with a clean kitchen, including your compost bin, drain, and trash can, and most infestations should noticeably improve within just a few days. — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bin

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Solet’s focus on public safety checks a huge box for Massachusetts.

— Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
The duties also apply to kraftliner, which is a strong paperboard, primarily used in the outer layer of cardboard boxes.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

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The sacred wind instrument — which is created from a eucalyptus tree trunk or branch naturally hollowed out by termites — was developed a thousand years ago by the Aboriginal community in northern Australia and is often used in cultural ceremonies.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
More and more people are secretly injecting glyphosate into tree trunks to kill them.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

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Also onboard is a new third mate named Angie (Annabelle Wallis), a last-minute substitute with a bouncy ponytail, and my least favorite plot device, a crate of human trafficking victims.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
During the week, Rowdy sleeps at the shop in his crate, and volunteers will come in the evening to let him outside and keep him company.

— Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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