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
Keep trash bins securely closed and clean up outside garbage.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In the produce section, large bins held tomatillos, poblano peppers, Indian eggplants, dragon fruit, kumquats, coconuts, fava beans and giant king oyster mushrooms.
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Passengers would also be prohibited from stowing them out of sight in overhead bins, per the memo.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Place compost bins as far away from the house as possible, says Oi.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Please don’t try to shove your oversized bag in the bins or force the bins closed.
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Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
In the city of Miami, improperly disposing trash — like taking the trash from one of your homes and throwing it away in another of your property’s bins — can result in a $525 fine.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
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
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In the produce section, large bins held tomatillos, poblano peppers, Indian eggplants, dragon fruit, kumquats, coconuts, fava beans and giant king oyster mushrooms.
—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Passengers would also be prohibited from stowing them out of sight in overhead bins, per the memo.
—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Place compost bins as far away from the house as possible, says Oi.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Please don’t try to shove your oversized bag in the bins or force the bins closed.
—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
In the city of Miami, improperly disposing trash — like taking the trash from one of your homes and throwing it away in another of your property’s bins — can result in a $525 fine.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Composting worms are temperature sensitive and may not survive heat waves if their bins warm up too much.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bins
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Nearby, Mariana Roufett packed boxes of humanitarian aid while thinking about her childhood friend and her family, who remain missing.
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Volunteers organized the supplies — toothbrushes, baby wipes, instant soup and many other items — and loaded them into boxes, drawing hearts on the outside with magic marker.
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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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The maison snatched up Orlebar Brown, a British luxury resort-wear brand known for its swim trunks, back in 2018.
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Artisans scale the trunks with ropes and spikes to reach the greenish base of each frond.
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The witness believed the crates contained gold, though their contents could not be confirmed.
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The trailer was loaded with crates containing approximately 2,000 pounds of Pink Moon Peaches valued at $8,500, the sheriff's office said.
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Nervous system training is moving from clinical biofeedback labs onto everyday wrists, chests and phone screens.
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Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
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“Bins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bins. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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