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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
Shop more organizer bins and storage ideas below.
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s where clear, stackable storage bins come in.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Clear bins make that inventory visible at a glance, which saves money and keeps cabinets from overflowing.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Clear, stackable bins change that almost instantly.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
If mornings are the problem, start with bins and trays that speed up the grab-and-go routine.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The Problem With Your Refrigerator Door Many refrigerators are engineered with door bins as a design feature, but that doesn't mean they're meant for perishable items.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Use breathable baskets or bins, and avoid stacking them too tightly, which can trap moisture and lead to rotting areas that won't be spotted quickly enough.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Replace cardboard storage with plastic bins and tight lids.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s where clear, stackable storage bins come in.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Clear bins make that inventory visible at a glance, which saves money and keeps cabinets from overflowing.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Clear, stackable bins change that almost instantly.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
If mornings are the problem, start with bins and trays that speed up the grab-and-go routine.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The Problem With Your Refrigerator Door Many refrigerators are engineered with door bins as a design feature, but that doesn't mean they're meant for perishable items.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Use breathable baskets or bins, and avoid stacking them too tightly, which can trap moisture and lead to rotting areas that won't be spotted quickly enough.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Replace cardboard storage with plastic bins and tight lids.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bins
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Jarrelle Augustine, 28, allegedly stole expensive sets, such as Star Wars and Marvel, and sealed up the Lego boxes before returning them to the stores for refunds, according to the Irvine Police Department.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Restaurant Edition boxes also boast 30% more food than the classic blue box.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Store food, toiletries, and scented items inside bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday, Blue Jackets players cleaned out their lockers, had exit meetings and met with the media.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Out front, the home’s first impression comes from mature olives that make a statement by real provenance — from twisted trunks to branches of green leaves and fruit — not from landscaping-in-a-box.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hamlin, meanwhile, went shirtless in black swim trunks while lying in the water with a serious look on his face.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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That’s because plastic caps, crates, snack bags and containers are becoming more difficult to procure.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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People burned crates in the middle of the road after the market closed; soldiers stripped metal fixtures from the unoccupied institute next door; everyone lined up for the water truck, which drove up around noon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Busfield is kneeling, his arms wrapped around the boys’ chests.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Keith and Corey came out together, dressed in matching white pants and T‑shirts with giant red R's on their chests, Keith in a purple wig and Corey in a pink one.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Bins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bins. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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