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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
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
This formula by La Roche-Posay ticks all of those boxes and then some.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Break down cardboard, shirt and gift boxes so more can fit in the recycling container and fall out readily as it is emptied, Allen said.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Mail-in blue collection boxes will be picked up, and regular mail will be delivered.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Shari Lewis’s beloved 1960’s lamb puppet has solidified a space in our dog’s lives, from seasonal outfits, to jumbo versions, to tiny birthday hats, and even entire boxes of different sized lambs.
—Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
This formula by La Roche-Posay ticks all of those boxes and then some.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead of lethality, our military is focused on checking race/gender boxes.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Break down cardboard, shirt and gift boxes so more can fit in the recycling container and fall out readily as it is emptied, Allen said.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Instead of lethality, our military is focused on checking race/gender boxes.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
This formula by La Roche-Posay ticks all of those boxes and then some.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Break down cardboard, shirt and gift boxes so more can fit in the recycling container and fall out readily as it is emptied, Allen said.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Mail-in blue collection boxes will be picked up, and regular mail will be delivered.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Shari Lewis’s beloved 1960’s lamb puppet has solidified a space in our dog’s lives, from seasonal outfits, to jumbo versions, to tiny birthday hats, and even entire boxes of different sized lambs.
—Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
This formula by La Roche-Posay ticks all of those boxes and then some.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead of lethality, our military is focused on checking race/gender boxes.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Break down cardboard, shirt and gift boxes so more can fit in the recycling container and fall out readily as it is emptied, Allen said.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxes
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Snow White hits theaters on March 21.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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When the biggest name in the sport jumps teams, a tsunami hits.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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But Wesley slams off the tape right then and there, and later side-eyes Graham in the break room.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
7 Jan. 2025
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Out of the blue, Ian attacks the man and slams a dagger into his heart.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Green claps along, and is visibly impressed when Freeman hits that signature high note.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores claps during the press conference on July 30, 2021 at the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit, Michigan.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2024
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“Boxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxes. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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