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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
That may improve the company’s chances of participating in a box-office recovery. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The Dodgers had opened Pandora’s box, and out would fly a lockout, a pall of smoke over their games, and a plague of locusts. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Verb
Instead of scoring points, Richard was more focused on making the right defensive rotation, making passes and boxing out. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 On Tuesday morning, a dozen volunteers joined Montano on the street outside of her restaurant, packing and boxing an influx of supplies — from sanitary supplies to nonperishable foods — dropped off by passing vehicles. — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 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
  • This includes soil, hands, gloves, harvesting tools, storage bins and even the water supplied to the plants.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Dip a scrub brush in the solution and clean the inside of kitchen and bathroom garbage cans and recycling bins.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Definition of bin
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  • Standing in front of the open coffin where Salgado Araujo’s bronze profile gazed toward the sky, were Ronaldo Salgado, 29, and his brother, Lorenzo Salgado, 27, who were greeting the visitors.
    — Albinson Linares, NBC news, 17 July 2026
  • That contrast was on display last week, when the coffin of Iran’s former leader, Ayatollah ‌Ali Khamenei, traveled to Iraq during his six-day funeral procession.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of coffin
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  • Doug Turnbull covers the traffic/transportation beat for WXIA-TV (11Alive) with Rachel Cox-Rosen.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
  • In 2009, the Directors’ Guild and the Writers’ Guild objected when the TV Academy revealed a plan to pre-tape award presentations in eight categories before the show.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of TV
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  • The dilemma came amid financial woes at Western Hills Water District.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • Gilmore, of Marathon Sports, captured the dilemma that American runners face in the meantime.
    — Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of dilemma
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  • The former pro boxer hyped him up as the audience cheered and, once on stage, performed a fake-out punch over Hernández’s head.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
  • Rocky Graziano scores a technical knockout with a barrage of 30 punches against Tony Zale in the sixth round to win the world middleweight boxing title.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of punch
Verb
  • While setting up an attack near the France box, midfielder Dani Olmo overcame a hard challenge that knocked him down to play a through ball to Pedro Porro.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Even just 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of knock
Noun
  • Access to another exit near the kitchen might also have been narrowed by shelving units and lockers, said Kittharath, who visited the scene Monday morning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Some sailings bring special guest photographers and photo instructors onboard, while some National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions even feature a gear locker where people can borrow and try out new equipment for a short time.
    — Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of locker
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  • Photos and video broadcast on state media showed people reaching out to touch the truck carrying Khamenei’s coffin, while others threw scarves and other items for attendants to brush against the casket, a practice common in the Islamic Republic.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 July 2026
  • The body was placed in a casket draped in the Islamic Republic’s flag and encased in glass.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
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