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as in bins
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
filled a whole box with books
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as in coffins
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 TVs
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 pickles
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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as in punches
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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as in clips
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 boxes
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Former newspaper boxes will serve as miniature food pantries at locations like fire stations and community centers in Little Rock because of a new city initiative.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026
According to a criminal complaint, Banks stole from a Scheels in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on multiple occasions, taking two triggers, a rifle accessory and multiple boxes of ammunition totaling more than $750.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Next, prepare one to two boxes of instant chocolate pudding according to directions.
—Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Depending on your balcony's size, prioritizing hanging baskets or planter boxes that attach to your railing can save floor space.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Super Bowl winners have his rings, too — the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks, whose players opened their ornate jewelry boxes at a private team party Thursday night to find the prize every NFL player covets.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Ferveret’s Adaptive Phase Cooling (APC) system is deployed in small boxes, each capable of housing one server.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
But as the tournament opens, all of it feels rote and bloated, like a list of big-event boxes to be checked off.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The cardboard boxes the food is packaged in are also being resold online, with one user selling them for $15 each.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Here’s how Bloodhounds Season 2 boxes its way to a brutal conclusion.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Nick Phillips, with Applied Digital, said the tax exemption ban effectively boxes out data centers from building in South Dakota.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
The rich Redfellows get dispatched one by one in scenes that are fun but empty — neither cathartic nor comic, simply boxes to be checked off to great big poundings of thunder and harpsichords.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Toe tap on the sideline for 17, then boxes out Greg Newsome for 14 more.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
To mark the occasion, Crumbl is also releasing limited-edition Martha Stewart boxes for its six-pack orders — perfect for gifting or adding a touch of elegance to any gathering.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
This all played out just after the museum had opened, with bystanders able to video one suspect in a high-visibility vest standing at one of the glass boxes housing historical treasures.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
Arnautovic achieves a dream There are not many boxes left to tick for Arnautovic to tick, but scoring in the World Cup had eluded the 37-year-old — until now.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Former newspaper boxes will serve as miniature food pantries at locations like fire stations and community centers in Little Rock because of a new city initiative.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026
According to a criminal complaint, Banks stole from a Scheels in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on multiple occasions, taking two triggers, a rifle accessory and multiple boxes of ammunition totaling more than $750.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Next, prepare one to two boxes of instant chocolate pudding according to directions.
—Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Depending on your balcony's size, prioritizing hanging baskets or planter boxes that attach to your railing can save floor space.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Super Bowl winners have his rings, too — the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks, whose players opened their ornate jewelry boxes at a private team party Thursday night to find the prize every NFL player covets.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Ferveret’s Adaptive Phase Cooling (APC) system is deployed in small boxes, each capable of housing one server.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
But as the tournament opens, all of it feels rote and bloated, like a list of big-event boxes to be checked off.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
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Brlan said the planter boxes along with artificial turf, plants and soil supplied by Uplift Property Management were a huge addition to the new garden.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The cardboard boxes the food is packaged in are also being resold online, with one user selling them for $15 each.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Here’s how Bloodhounds Season 2 boxes its way to a brutal conclusion.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Nick Phillips, with Applied Digital, said the tax exemption ban effectively boxes out data centers from building in South Dakota.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
The rich Redfellows get dispatched one by one in scenes that are fun but empty — neither cathartic nor comic, simply boxes to be checked off to great big poundings of thunder and harpsichords.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Toe tap on the sideline for 17, then boxes out Greg Newsome for 14 more.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
To mark the occasion, Crumbl is also releasing limited-edition Martha Stewart boxes for its six-pack orders — perfect for gifting or adding a touch of elegance to any gathering.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
This all played out just after the museum had opened, with bystanders able to video one suspect in a high-visibility vest standing at one of the glass boxes housing historical treasures.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxes
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To organize items, users simply designate destinations such as laundry baskets, toy bins, or trash cans using clip-on fiducial markers.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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If any drawers and bins have stains or spills, remove them and wash them in warm, soapy water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The remains of the girls, who were students at Utumishi Girls Academy, were placed in white coffins adorned with flowers and topped with their portraits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Archaeologists have previously identified mudbrick and limestone burial structures, fragments of coffins, inscribed limestone blocks, and a Roman-period coin.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 June 2026
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The unique features hide a center touchscreen the way an architect’s home keeps prosaic televisions out of sight.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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SportsCenter flickered on several televisions.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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The renaissance embraces the pickles themselves, the flavor of their pickling and even their packaging.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The fermentation in the miso and pickles is good for a healthy gut.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Most baseball fights produce a little shoving, occasional hugging, some dancing and pulled powderpuff punches.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Three days before the first punches are set to be thrown at a White House-UFC event, the South Lawn is unrecognizable.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2026
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This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wyndham Clark made headlines last year by damaging lockers at the historic Oakmont Golf Club after missing the cut at the US Open.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Under current District 65 policies, elementary and middle school students are not allowed to use cellphones in classrooms and are expected to keep them in lockers or cubbies during the school day.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Branwell’s coffin was carried from the house and placed next to the other family caskets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The Associated Press and USA Today reported that the churchgoers honored the children by wearing pink, purple and blue, visiting their white caskets with photos of each of the children — some alongside their favorite Disney characters — as well as praying and singing as a group.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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“Boxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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