Thesaurus results for BOXES

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noun (1)

plural of box

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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noun (2)

plural of box

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of box

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

Noun

Cushions, for example, are covered in raw wool produced on Vancouver Island and handwoven by a local textile studio, and traditional bentwood boxes and bowls were crafted by Moy Sutherland, a Tlaoquiaht First Nations artist from a nearby village. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The Clarins brand developed travel retail sets with boxes decorated uniquely for the city the traveler is in, highlighting moments of discovery. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Some systems want Last name, First name, while others have separate boxes. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The items included an electric saw, a meat mincer as well as some boxes and a refrigerator, along with a large chopping board, a giant saucepan and some deodorizing supplies. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Information about vote centers, ballot drop boxes and other election details can be found on the county’s elections website. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Early in her career, people did try to put her in those familiar boxes. — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The Alta is currently only offered as part of a bundle that includes a collection of glassware and six boxes of the AltaRounds. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 The architectural design guidance starts with simple hooks but escalates to slim racks sized for pot lids, foil boxes and plastic wrap. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Verb

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 Pack in a picnic lunch from Ventura’s Harbor Cove Cafe, which boxes up sandwiches and snacks for visitors to the Channel Islands. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Sometimes the pursuit of a cleaner interface boxes you into one that will not grow with the feature pathways that emerge. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 On Wednesday, Johnson signed an executive order that boxes out problem vendors that don't more tightly regulate against straw purchases. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 29 July 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxes

Noun

The baboon-proof bins are a good step, but Simon’s Town, an area where 60 baboons have been identified for removal, has been excluded from the rollout.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
The city plans to expand its efforts by offering drop-off bins in more locations as well as on-site municipal building composting.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of bins

Noun

The 6,600-square-foot 5-bedroom residence sleeps 10 and is outfitted with a massive living room with 2 televisions, a pool table, and a record player.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Product categories included computer monitors, laptops, robotic vacuums, smart speakers, smartphones, smartwatches, televisions, video game consoles, wireless earbuds, and wireless headphones.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of televisions

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Her sister Judith can grow huge pumpkins, her twin brother Sammy can heal ailing plants, and her Auntie Dee makes pickles that can predict the future.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Dill is a favorite of cooks who love adding its bright flavor to everything from potato salad to pickles.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of pickles

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The fight took a physical toll on LaPenna The physical side of the fight became pretty clear once LaPenna started trading punches with the robots.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Canada’s import bans Washington may be taking a light touch approach to the AI industry, but the administration is pulling no punches with Canada.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of punches

Verb

All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026
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

Definition of clips

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 lockers

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Iranian state media showed throngs of people gathered at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, a large prayer complex in Tehran, visiting the family's caskets.

— Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026
The caskets of his dead family members sat beneath Khamenei's, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.

— NASSER KARIMI, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026