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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
There are allegations toilets have been left uncleaned, bins unemptied, and pitch perimeters worn and littered, with complaints made that there are not enough maintenance staff employed to maintain standards.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Grain bins and silos can be extremely deadly if people get trapped inside.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The space was lined with rows of tables and bins, divided into categories like electronics, clothing, home goods and Disney-specific merchandise.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Hang wooden bins on the wall beside the door in a small entryway where floor space is limited.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Crews will remove those bins over the following weeks, so leave it on the curb for up to three weeks until it's picked up.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Keep extra pairs of shoes inside the compartments for easy access by the door, or add cube bins to hold accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves throughout fall and winter.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Some of the best early deals are on home essentials—from laundry detergent to storage bins—but the real standouts are upgrades across the home.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The discards fill recycling bins to the brim and clutter closets, basements and hallways.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Grain bins and silos can be extremely deadly if people get trapped inside.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The space was lined with rows of tables and bins, divided into categories like electronics, clothing, home goods and Disney-specific merchandise.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Hang wooden bins on the wall beside the door in a small entryway where floor space is limited.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Crews will remove those bins over the following weeks, so leave it on the curb for up to three weeks until it's picked up.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Keep extra pairs of shoes inside the compartments for easy access by the door, or add cube bins to hold accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves throughout fall and winter.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Some of the best early deals are on home essentials—from laundry detergent to storage bins—but the real standouts are upgrades across the home.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The discards fill recycling bins to the brim and clutter closets, basements and hallways.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bins
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Multiple incidents involving interference allegations and other voting issues were reported in the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, including voter registration ballots being damaged and ballot collection boxes being set on fire.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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In late March, FBI and Department of Homeland Security agents were seen searching and carrying boxes out of XiaoFeng Wang's homes.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
7 Oct. 2025
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Marte watches as assistant hitting coach Rafael Fernandez stops by the lockers, checking in with young players about times for taking on-field batting practice.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At Kathleen Lake, food and anything else that carries a scent like toiletries must be stored safely away from curious bears, and the park provides bear-proof lockers.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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Jeweler Chaumet designed the medals, Berluti the uniforms for Team France, Louis Vuitton the uniforms, medal trays and trunks, and Dior dressed performers including Celine Dion for the opening ceremonies, for example.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Applying mulch directly against plant stems and tree trunks increases the risk of pest damage and rot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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At the time of their release, the cougars both bolted to freedom after rescuers opened the crates’ doors, photos from the nonprofit show.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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When the Plainfield Police Department responded to an animal cruelty call in April 2023, officers found two emaciated dogs in barren crates.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Dachshund’s History The AKC explains that the dachshund, developed in Germany in the 17th and 18th centuries for badger hunting, was bred with short, curved legs, strong digging chests, and protective skull features to battle underground.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mature private capital markets and strategic acquirers with heavy war-chests allow companies to stay private for longer, or forever.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Bins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bins. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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