as in boxes
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
Composting worms are temperature sensitive and may not survive heat waves if their bins warm up too much.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
From conveyor belts and baggage carts to overhead bins and taxi trunks, luggage is constantly subjected to bumps, knocks and rough handling.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Young advises using tight-fitting lids and regularly cleaning the bins to remove food residue and sugary liquids.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
If your closet is lacking the proper space to store seasonal clothes, extra blankets, spare sheets, kids’ toys, or even bath towels, these foldable storage bins are your best friend.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
To keep things streamlined, keep most of your products in bins stored inside drawers or cabinets.
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Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Pearson said the bear was tipping over trash bins and had access to unsecured livestock feed.
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
Future developments could potentially allow the robot not only to collect clutter into bins but also to return items directly to their proper storage locations.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Willis said that when a large percentage of people in Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion were putting garbage in recycling bins, a canvassing effort was implemented in March of last year.
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Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
From conveyor belts and baggage carts to overhead bins and taxi trunks, luggage is constantly subjected to bumps, knocks and rough handling.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Young advises using tight-fitting lids and regularly cleaning the bins to remove food residue and sugary liquids.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
If your closet is lacking the proper space to store seasonal clothes, extra blankets, spare sheets, kids’ toys, or even bath towels, these foldable storage bins are your best friend.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
To keep things streamlined, keep most of your products in bins stored inside drawers or cabinets.
—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Pearson said the bear was tipping over trash bins and had access to unsecured livestock feed.
—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
Future developments could potentially allow the robot not only to collect clutter into bins but also to return items directly to their proper storage locations.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Willis said that when a large percentage of people in Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion were putting garbage in recycling bins, a canvassing effort was implemented in March of last year.
—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bins
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The company is most known for its Digit humanoid robot built to help warehouse and manufacturing employees with repetitive tasks like lifting boxes, stacking totes and moving items from other mobile robots onto conveyor belts.
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The knit fabric naturally flexes with your feet while square toe boxes offer plenty of room to wiggle your toes.
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The parking area also includes a dedicated bike corral with bike racks and lockers.
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The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, and indoor putting and simulation areas.
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Multiple trees of the yew species are vying for the rank of oldest, but scientists have trouble dating them because the trees split into several different hollowed-out trunks that make one tree appear to be several different trees.
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Every Brazilian fan — in Philadelphia to watch their national team play Haiti on Friday at the World Cup — that stopped for a snapshot or a selfie with the 9-foot-11, 1,300-pound beast left the statue dressed in only his bronze trunks and boots.
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An Irvine dog trainer who operated Happy K9 Academy was convicted of killing 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van and lying to the pets’ owners about the deaths, authorities said.
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Though crates, boxes and moving vans will not be present, the first day of July is like moving day in college football.
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Accepted items include packing material, cups, clamshells, meat trays, egg cartons and ice chests.
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Ashura processions are usually dramatic affairs, with chanters singing elegies or dirges dedicated to Hussein, while audience members beat their chests and engage in displays of mourning.
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“Bins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bins. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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