as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
threw the rest of her books and tapes in the trunk and closed the lid
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Recent Examples of trunk
In addition, there will be vintage furniture, decorative pieces, books and magazines, while trunk shows and events are planned for the coming months.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The elephant can be seeing hitting the gate and reaching for Thomas with its trunk.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Tree guards are also useful, especially on young trees with thin bark, to prevent sunburn, particularly on the side of the trunk that faces southwest.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
There will be a catrina contest, food, shopping and a car show with trunk altars sponsored by the Por Siempre Car Club, along with lowrider bicycles on display.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The elephant can be seeing hitting the gate and reaching for Thomas with its trunk.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Tree guards are also useful, especially on young trees with thin bark, to prevent sunburn, particularly on the side of the trunk that faces southwest.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
There will be a catrina contest, food, shopping and a car show with trunk altars sponsored by the Por Siempre Car Club, along with lowrider bicycles on display.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunk
Noun
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There’s still more left to get into — specifically, a bin of stuff.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Opt for something like these waterproof (and fireproof) document bags or plastic bins designed to keep water out.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many members of the Chargers’ defense sat quietly in front of their lockers while their teammates celebrated after beating Miami.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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On the day before the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade in February, Isaiah Rodgers packed his locker at the team facility after invigorating a career that had almost been gambled away.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The city of Reykjavik in Iceland ticks that box, named the safest city in the world, according to a new ranking from insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection that was shared with Travel + Leisure.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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Think about your own boxes to tick and narrow it down to one star dish that fills each quadrant of your dream plate.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Clark said an autopsy revealed that the former Auburn professor was stabbed seven times with a bladed object, with wounds to the neck, chest, right hand and forearm.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Those who have trouble breathing, chest pain, a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit or a persistent cough should seek medical care, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunk. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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