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Recent Examples of canister
Safely retrieving these uranium canisters—which likely take the form of dozens of 25- to 50-pound containers filled with uranium hexafluoride gas under pressure—would be highly challenging under wartime conditions.
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Some homeowners line the vacuum canister with a disposable bag or stocking to make cleanup easier.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
There are multiple formats but the type used in most consumer cameras is 35 mm, which comes in little canisters.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Other officers then deployed at least three tear gas canisters seconds later, obscuring the entire scene in a cloud of chemicals.
—Bob Ortega, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Some homeowners line the vacuum canister with a disposable bag or stocking to make cleanup easier.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
There are multiple formats but the type used in most consumer cameras is 35 mm, which comes in little canisters.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Other officers then deployed at least three tear gas canisters seconds later, obscuring the entire scene in a cloud of chemicals.
—Bob Ortega, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canister
Noun
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Oil prices have also risen to above $100 per barrel.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The war continued to escalate on its 13th day as oil prices spiraled up again to $100 per barrel, and stocks sank worldwide over fears that the conflict could drag on longer than hoped.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Add all ingredients to a shaker tin.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the tiles stick to the tin, so kids can build on the go.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Given toads held special significance of toads in many southwestern Chinese cultures, archaeologists had to deduce that the drum carried not only music, but deeper messages and meanings.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Paint rollers serve as toilet paper handles, reclaimed wood accents line the walls, and refurbished oil drums pose as outdoor seating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Performers put their name into a bucket, Hartline draws from it and the performers have 60 seconds to perform their promo.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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But his perimeter defense on the Wolfpack shooters proved almost as important as his clutch bucket, even after NC State made several late 3-pointers to tie the game.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Canister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canister. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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