1
as in to stop
slang
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
can the chatter, or I'm kicking you out of this library
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2
as in to remove
to let go from office, service, or employment
the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers
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as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the racketeers were rounded up and thrown in the can
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3
as in restroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
I excused myself and asked if I could use the can
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4
as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he fell on the ice and landed on his can
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Recent Examples of can
Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) notice, the Trophy Nut Company is recalling 143 cases of its Heinen’s brand 8.25-ounce cans of honey roasted peanuts because the containers may contain cashews.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Fans in Austin and St. Louis can purchase limited edition Michelob ULTRA cans featuring team crests.
—Kirk Wakefield, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The 18-wheeler was carrying a truckload of beer cans, according to Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Kylie recorded herself approaching the group with a can of Sprinter as the model, 29, was laying on her back for the workout.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) notice, the Trophy Nut Company is recalling 143 cases of its Heinen’s brand 8.25-ounce cans of honey roasted peanuts because the containers may contain cashews.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Fans in Austin and St. Louis can purchase limited edition Michelob ULTRA cans featuring team crests.
—Kirk Wakefield, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The 18-wheeler was carrying a truckload of beer cans, according to Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for can
Verb
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Commentary: Is Trump's plan for tariff relief for automakers too late to stop global impact?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The home run barrage did not stop after the first three hitters.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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He's promised to remove taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security, and continue tax cuts that primarily benefited the wealthy, passed during his first term.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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But DeShields has struggled to find consistent minutes since undergoing spinal surgery to remove a tumor in 2019, then suffering a knee injury that sidelined her for the entire 2023 season.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As if things weren’t complicated enough, they are forced to work together when a hurricane barrels toward the hospital, which then goes into lockdown.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The San Francisco-area plant that Valero plans to shut by April 2026 can process 145,000 barrels of oil a day.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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More than 21,000 people died in local jails and state prisons in four years, according to records the government has hidden from public view since 2021.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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David Castro, with a long history of drug use, has been in Santa Clara County jail awaiting trial since he was arrested in 2023.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Late at night, the action moves to the louche Rose Bar where a dazzling mirrored corridor leads to the restrooms, bouncing your reflection back from every surface.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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The back of the building would include an office, break room, restroom and vault.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At least 29 candidates sought to fill the vacant seat.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Mills is one of the most notable Democrats in the state who could challenge Collins for her swing Senate seat.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Without these little guys and their fellow pollinators, our gardens would be devoid of fruit, our flowers would not spread, and many species that rely on them would cease to exist.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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That shouldn’t be a surprise because the Packers would rather cease to exist as a franchise than draft an offensive lineman who can’t play at least three.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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