bins

noun

plural of bin
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 Eco effort The property has invested in a resort-wide recycling program, providing recycling bins at various touch points and committing to all cups, service ware, and to-go containers being made from recycled materials. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Optimize storage with clear bins, garment bags, and vertical space; redesign systems if needed. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 Or the convention center in Christchurch that became carbon zero because one young staffer started auditing the trash bins. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Unlike brick-and-mortar nonprofit stores, donation bins are open 24/7, and locations are abundant – not only across San Jose, but in cities and suburbs across the state. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Use plastic bins in garages, basements, or attics to prevent moisture and mold. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Residents print the permit themselves and can create their own barriers using traffic barricades, trash bins, or homemade signs. — Marina Lopes, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026 Shoppers should look for bins at the front of the store for suitable items that may not good enough for thrift stores. — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 27 July 2026 Ashton subsequently launched YourBinCleaning and began approaching neighbors about washing their dirty bins. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bins
  1. boxes
  2. lockers
  3. trunks
  4. crates
  5. chests
Noun
  • Election officials are asking voters to visit nearby drop boxes outside of evacuation zones to drop off ballot packets.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The space is private and by reservation only, and while the gray tiles don’t have the design flair of the rest of the hotel, the hydrotherapy pools and wet and dry saunas check all the boxes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of boxes
Noun
  • In the clubhouse, as Brett described it, temporary adjoining lockers bore the uniforms of each.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Inside the latest post-loss clubhouse, multiple players sat at their lockers in silence, staring at their phones or blankly ahead.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of lockers
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Trudeau went shirtless, soaking up the sun in a pair of olive green swim trunks.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • Burls are sound, hard, woody swellings or protrusions that form on the trunks, branches, or roots of trees.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Definition of trunks
Noun
  • In a recent trial at Siemens’ electronics plant in Erlangen, a British start-up’s wheeled humanoid robot successfully handled warehouse crates using physical AI technology.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
  • Store toys, pet crates, and office supplies elsewhere for a cleaner, more functional room.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
Definition of crates
Noun
  • Three women lay passed out on the sidewalk, their chests slowly rising and falling, while fellow addicts stepped over them and dealers made sales.
    — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Made from fabric with light compression, the tops sculpt the waist and provide ample support for larger chests—without the need for a bra.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of chests

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