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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 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 Equipping your bathroom with proper storage receptacles such as under-sink bins, standing drawer organizers, and sizable medicine cabinets will make stashing away everything from perfume to lip gloss a bit simpler. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026 Unauthorized donation bins and the lack of operator transparency have been long-running issues in San Jose. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 Instead of choosing one flavor of pre-packaged candy, Swedish supermarkets and candy stores have a variety of bins full of sweets for shoppers to pluck from. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026 This down-to-earth table keeps its shelving directly on the floor, which is an unexpected way to add decorative accents or a row of storage baskets and bins to a foyer. — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 This investment in hand movement takes raccoon learning abilities to the next level – explaining why Toronto paid roughly US$24 million to develop raccoon-proof trash bins. — Kelly Lambert, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 Even now, his image is on lampposts and bus stops, in train stations and on the side of bins. — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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The photography is produced in Japan, capturing the beauty of the country's changing seasons, label colors are inspired by the four seasons and design including gift boxes embraces Japanese aesthetics throughout.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Heirs want to honor their legacy without being buried under boxes of unwanted dishes, figurines, or baseball cards.

— Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Definition of boxes

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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
Be prepared, because safety deposit boxes are rare, and some hostels don’t even provide storage lockers.

— Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Definition of lockers

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The juvenile green, leafy trees had vanished and were replaced by rows of thin, lifeless trunks staked into the ground like tombstones.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Sitting beside her with a playful smile on his face, Sly rocked a sky blue bucket hat that blocked out the sun and a pair of pinstriped swim trunks.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of trunks

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And while there are still comic artists and writers at small tables signing and sketching, and dealers selling original art out of binders in crates, a good chunk of the space is occupied by media and toy companies, trying to outdo one another.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
In the white pickup sat buckets of tomatillos, crates of green bell peppers, and enormous watermelons.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of crates

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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
Women slapped their heads with their hands in mourning, while men beat their chests in unison, a tradition observed at Shia Muslim funerals.

— Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of chests

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