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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
In some classrooms, students are even instructed to put their phones in what were once calculator pockets, in pouches meant for cell phones that lock or in plastic bins, where students are meant to collect the devices at the end of a class period or the end of the day.
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Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Leaves are perfect additions for worm bins and compost piles.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Zober Under-Bed Storage Bins, Pack of 4 Cut the clutter and maximize your storage space with this pack of under-bed storage bins, which can house summer clothes, guest bedding, towels, and more.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Most of the association’s equipment survived in storage bins despite their proximity to other structures that burned.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Don't forget to clean trash cans and recycling bins, as any spills or buildup on the bottom may attract fruit flies.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Attendees are encouraged to bring clothing donations for HomeFirst clients; donation bins will be available on site.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Line bins against the wall Place similar items inside simple bins that can be lined up against a wall, getting objects off of the floor and adding height to your garage space.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
The living room, encased in dark mahogany panelling, looked onto a drab alleyway filled with trash bins, and the apartment’s two floors were connected by a narrow spiral staircase that risked putting parents in mind of a broken neck.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Leaves are perfect additions for worm bins and compost piles.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Zober Under-Bed Storage Bins, Pack of 4 Cut the clutter and maximize your storage space with this pack of under-bed storage bins, which can house summer clothes, guest bedding, towels, and more.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Most of the association’s equipment survived in storage bins despite their proximity to other structures that burned.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Don't forget to clean trash cans and recycling bins, as any spills or buildup on the bottom may attract fruit flies.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Attendees are encouraged to bring clothing donations for HomeFirst clients; donation bins will be available on site.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Line bins against the wall Place similar items inside simple bins that can be lined up against a wall, getting objects off of the floor and adding height to your garage space.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
The living room, encased in dark mahogany panelling, looked onto a drab alleyway filled with trash bins, and the apartment’s two floors were connected by a narrow spiral staircase that risked putting parents in mind of a broken neck.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bins
Noun
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And if your gifts are on the heavier side, think homemade treats, books, or candles; flat-rate boxes can be your best friend since the price stays the same no matter how far the package travels.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Their larvae are capable of chewing through cardboard boxes and plastic bags, meaning even unopened packages of food are at risk for infestation.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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Many members of the Chargers’ defense sat quietly in front of their lockers while their teammates celebrated after beating Miami.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
18 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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However, should leading developers start holding their cards closer to their chests, society would no longer have a window, not even a narrow one, to publicly learn about and assess the upsides and downsides, the risk and security profiles, and the trajectory of this foundational technology.—
Yoshua Bengio,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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And some fans have started taping their chests at your shows as well.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Bins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bins. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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