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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
Keep the containers shallow; in deep bins, items tend to disappear.
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Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Overhead bins got latched doors that same decade, to keep luggage from toppling onto passengers’ heads.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Buy special occasion clothes secondhand Visit your local consignment shop or used clothing bins, and pick up all manner of outfits—from a princess dress to a tiny suit—for a fraction of its retail cost.
—Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
Line your fridge’s bins and shelves with items like tea towels, non-sticky shelf liners, or fridge mats to prevent stains from building up.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Bigger bins make for more efficient cleanup but also make the overall size of the vacuum larger.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
The cabin will be free of overhead bins, resulting in a spacious feel throughout.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Empty the fridge, wipe down all shelves and bins.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Little ones are well taken care of with extras like baby baths, toys, and toiletries all included, and a mini breakfast menu plus essentials like wipes, diaper bins, and bottle warmers all thought of to boot.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Overhead bins got latched doors that same decade, to keep luggage from toppling onto passengers’ heads.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Buy special occasion clothes secondhand Visit your local consignment shop or used clothing bins, and pick up all manner of outfits—from a princess dress to a tiny suit—for a fraction of its retail cost.
—Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
Line your fridge’s bins and shelves with items like tea towels, non-sticky shelf liners, or fridge mats to prevent stains from building up.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Bigger bins make for more efficient cleanup but also make the overall size of the vacuum larger.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
The cabin will be free of overhead bins, resulting in a spacious feel throughout.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Empty the fridge, wipe down all shelves and bins.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Little ones are well taken care of with extras like baby baths, toys, and toiletries all included, and a mini breakfast menu plus essentials like wipes, diaper bins, and bottle warmers all thought of to boot.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bins
Noun
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White checked all of those boxes and cemented himself as an obvious choice with a network of current donors, high-ranking business partners in Charlotte, as well as potential donors that Gaber hopes to convert.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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So, yes, there’s a reason cats love boxes and no, hot workout classes usually aren’t better.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Devices must be turned off and stored in lockers or pouches for the entire school day.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The arena does not provide lockers and will not check weapons at Guest Services.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a second photo, not included in the exhibition, Odom is there, too, resting against their trunks.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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This wooden cat tower is made from natural and sturdy solid wood trunks.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s a two-story vaulted window with a view of the hillside, a keyboard, a sofa, crates for when Fleming drives up with his three rescue dogs (Daysy, Erik, and Luchie, two pit mixes and a miniature poodle), and a vintage Mork & Mindy poster on the wall.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Delivered by DrumatiX This San Diego percussion performance group will presents a family-friendly, six-person show that blends tap dance, body percussion and drumming on buckets, boxes, crates, household items, and plastic tubes.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The second fragment of fabric (Tx2) lay in a large domestic house—also destroyed by fire—which contained six rooms lined with storage vessels and clay chests.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some walkers wore blue signs across their chests that displayed their motivations for participating.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Bins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bins. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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