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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
Jenny Gathright, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
On Tuesday night, Palo Alto did raise its outlook for hardware growth over the next few quarters — think firewall boxes installed at data centers, enterprise campuses and industrial environments.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Outside of gardening waste, any trash that can pile up over the months, from empty boxes and old paint, should also be tossed.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 3 June 2026
Earlier in the morning, vehicles had lined up around the parking lot, with residents waiting to slide their ballots into small pink drop-off boxes.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The winery is both family- and dog-friendly, offers juice boxes for kids and gives little ones plenty of room to roam between sips.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
According to a May report from Global Citizen Solutions, a residency and citizenship planning advisory firm, Lisbon ticks all those boxes and more.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Exciting discoveries await with the opening of various mysterious pristine boxes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Nearby homes were evacuated during the investigation, and the bomb squad hauled out boxes of what were described as consumer-grade pyrotechnic devices, enough to fill more than three box trucks, according to investigators at the scene.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 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
Ballots have been mailed to voters, and drop boxes are open to receive them.
—Jenny Gathright, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
On Tuesday night, Palo Alto did raise its outlook for hardware growth over the next few quarters — think firewall boxes installed at data centers, enterprise campuses and industrial environments.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Outside of gardening waste, any trash that can pile up over the months, from empty boxes and old paint, should also be tossed.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 3 June 2026
Earlier in the morning, vehicles had lined up around the parking lot, with residents waiting to slide their ballots into small pink drop-off boxes.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The winery is both family- and dog-friendly, offers juice boxes for kids and gives little ones plenty of room to roam between sips.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
According to a May report from Global Citizen Solutions, a residency and citizenship planning advisory firm, Lisbon ticks all those boxes and more.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Exciting discoveries await with the opening of various mysterious pristine boxes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Nearby homes were evacuated during the investigation, and the bomb squad hauled out boxes of what were described as consumer-grade pyrotechnic devices, enough to fill more than three box trucks, according to investigators at the scene.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 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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Even the rural birds were willing to raid farm garages and trash bins to upgrade their collections.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Cabin storage is respectable throughout, with useful door bins, a practical centre console and a full-width glovebox.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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And especially when almost no one alive today still remembers just how many child-sized coffins were involved in the halcyon pre-vaccine days when nature got to take its course.—
Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2026
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Some still believe Ebola is a myth Even as at least one funeral home manager dusted off coffins for sale alongside a road in Bunia, experts reported a lack of trust among some residents of the region who do not believe the virus exists.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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At Miznon, fresh pita is filled with a falafel burger, tangy pickles, tomato, sour cream, and green chili peppers.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Most varieties make crisp, firm pickles when picked at about 4 inches long.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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Rhodes peppered Gunther with punches, a bionic elbow and a Pedigree for a nearfall.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Stockstill was throwing punches, but not connecting.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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People in Manhattan live in lockers that sometimes have a toilet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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If lockers are long gone, then naturally, Poveromo adds, so are print books.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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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The sheriff’s office made at least $5,543 in questionable purchases from the jail commissary fund, buying 15 televisions, 76 hams, beer and cigarettes.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Along with incorporating more seamlessly into gallery walls, Flynn says there are more furniture options for smaller televisions.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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“Boxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxes. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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