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noun (1)

ˈbäks How to pronounce box (audio)
Definition of boxnext
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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things filled a whole box with books

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as in coffin
a boxlike container for holding a dead body the only way I'm ever leaving this hospital room is in a box

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as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound would you switch on the box so that we can watch the news?

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as in dilemma
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape with our new home still unfinished, and the buyers of our condo eager to move in, we were in a real box

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box

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noun (2)

as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument the vicious bully delivered a box to the child's ear

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verb

as in to punch
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner his mother threatened to box his ears if he didn't show a bit more respect

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Recent Examples of box
Noun
The press box announcer informed the media Sean Newcomb was coming in for the bottom of the ninth, but that announcement turned out to be premature. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 Production designer Amy Williams and location manager Elizabeth Krekel cast a wide net to find the elusive space that checked every box. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
Companies assume operational capability is a tangible asset that can be boxed up and shipped. — Thanh Pham, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Guests learned about red panda conservation and were able to support the zoo’s red pandas through special animal adoption boxes available for purchase. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for box
Recent Examples of Synonyms for box
  1. bin
  2. coffin
  3. TV
  4. dilemma
  5. punch
  6. knock
  7. locker
  8. casket
Noun
  • Near the trash bins outside, investigators discovered a bottle of bleach, Jaen-Rosello said.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Several plastic storage bins were visible in the driveway, and a man was briefly handcuffed and placed in a patrol car before being released.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bin
Noun
  • The coffin with the remains arrived at a central square in Sofia, where it was welcomed by thousands of Bulgarians.
    — COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Now, the book basically confirms the GOAT’s unretirement was the nail in the coffin.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of coffin
Noun
  • The posts were first reported by KGW-TV in Portland, which said they were made when the 29-year-old Bell was a teenager.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Nvidia has just announced that the Shield TV Pro is getting $100 more expensive, effective immediately.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of TV
Noun
  • The drug dilemma Don Moulds sounds exasperated when talking about prescription drugs, which have been political fuel for more than a decade.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • But strains at the top of the organization over its brand and direction reflect many premium news outlets’ dilemmas about survival and profit in a post-traffic, AI-ascendant media age.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of dilemma
Noun
  • However, this is a stellar opportunity to dig into excellent, authentic Thai dishes (no punches held on sour or spice), and the Thai Wok Omelet with blue crab and morning glory at breakfast is exceedingly memorable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The punch-worthy parody of Altman’s characterization ramps up once he’s motivated to push back against — or trample over — the safety guardrails that Ilya prizes above all else, but so does the depth of his world-breaking cynicism.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of punch
Verb
  • The home team secures the victory when Phil Mickelson knocks one in the water at the par-3 16th hole, conceding his match to Francesco Molinari right on the tee box.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Ongoing industry consolidation was a key talking point, with independent eyewear makers doubling down on consumer-facing initiatives and high-end product to knock home their singularity.
    — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of knock
Noun
  • Their lockers in the home clubhouse are just steps away from each other.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of locker
Noun
  • After both sisters had abdicated planning the memorial, logistical matters—the casket and its transport, the readings, and, yes, the flowers—had fallen to the front desk volunteer of a church my grandmother no longer attended.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Terrones looked on at the black casket holding her youngest boy, the goofball who loved his family, the one who had longed for her support while she was detained.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Box.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/box. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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