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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 bins
Toiletries Similar to bulk pantry goods, clear bins are ideal for storing excess toiletries, like extra bars of soap, razors, or toothbrushes.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
While disposals, drains, trash bins, and dishwashers are some of the most likely culprits, your walls and other surfaces could be a source of lingering odors, too.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The storefronts have bins set out to collect donated nonperishable items.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Oct. 2025
The driver gets into the pickup truck, and the homeowner again starts rolling the bins back into place.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Those customers put their waste in black, blue and green bins, which are emptied by city workers once a week.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
There are six adjustable gallon-sized door bins, perfect for milk, juice or water jugs.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The city has $2 million unspent from residents who have purchased trash bins, which staff is pushing into the program to lower the initial cost.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Instead of using cardboard boxes or old-school plastic bins, opt for durable canvas storage totes.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
While disposals, drains, trash bins, and dishwashers are some of the most likely culprits, your walls and other surfaces could be a source of lingering odors, too.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The storefronts have bins set out to collect donated nonperishable items.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Oct. 2025
The driver gets into the pickup truck, and the homeowner again starts rolling the bins back into place.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Those customers put their waste in black, blue and green bins, which are emptied by city workers once a week.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
There are six adjustable gallon-sized door bins, perfect for milk, juice or water jugs.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The city has $2 million unspent from residents who have purchased trash bins, which staff is pushing into the program to lower the initial cost.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Instead of using cardboard boxes or old-school plastic bins, opt for durable canvas storage totes.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bins
Noun
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With boxes full of kitchen gear arriving at the office practically every single day for our team of kitchen obsessives to put through the wringer, the odds are stacked against any particular item finding a stable spot as a favorite.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Hamer stopped in front of a row of boxes filled with random piles of food.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Also added were separate two-way cycle tracks leading to BART entrances from Acton and Sacramento streets and two new bike lockers in the plaza, among other improvements.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a recent project, her team ensured that tall cabinets had rods to hang coats, while lockers held shelves and hooks inside for sports equipment.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their trunks could grow to be 10 feet wide and stretch upward of 105 feet into the canopy; limbs spanned an equally wide footprint.—
Eric J. Wallace,
Outside,
24 Oct. 2025
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Trees whose trunks straddle property lines are considered shared, requiring consent from both owners for removal.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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Smaller crates and bins can be housed below the bench to one side, while smaller handheld tools can rest ready and waiting on the countertop.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Most pet owners can relate to the consistency and discipline required to encourage more-stubborn dogs, such as dachshunds, to make a habit of sleeping in their crates.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Only a few seasons later, Indiana has emerged as a legitimate national championship contender, its fans literally and figuratively beating their bare chests with pride, beckoning all challengers — even those in the SEC.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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At Duran Lantink’s debut collection for Jean Paul Gaultier, graphic bodysuits of male pubic hair, hairy chests, and hairier bellies were on shocking display.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Bins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bins. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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