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Recent Examples of canisters
The waste will first be sealed inside corrosion-resistant copper canisters before being lowered into disposal holes drilled directly into the bedrock.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
The protest began hours after New Jersey State Police cleared the area Friday night, when protesters threw gas canisters and fireworks at officers escorting vehicles carrying employees out of the ICE facility.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Palm-sized plastic canisters of the product are lined up in neat rows on the counter.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The next day she is shipped off to her first job, also within the confines of this impossibly vast building, which involves shoving film canisters down a pneumatic tube.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Donation canisters have been placed at participating stores around town with the locations posted on the Ramona Chamber’s Facebook page.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
In the filing, attorneys maintained that the clinic followed all standards of care and that the artist’s death was caused not by Xanax, but by his inhalation of difluoroethane from canisters.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
The canisters can roll along the ground, and the chemicals drift through the air.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 7 May 2026
On the ground in Los Angeles, ICE agents and other local law enforcement fired a range of less-lethal weapons at protesters, such as pepper balls, hard foam rounds or canisters delivering flash-bang grenades and tear gas.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
The protest began hours after New Jersey State Police cleared the area Friday night, when protesters threw gas canisters and fireworks at officers escorting vehicles carrying employees out of the ICE facility.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Palm-sized plastic canisters of the product are lined up in neat rows on the counter.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The next day she is shipped off to her first job, also within the confines of this impossibly vast building, which involves shoving film canisters down a pneumatic tube.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Donation canisters have been placed at participating stores around town with the locations posted on the Ramona Chamber’s Facebook page.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
In the filing, attorneys maintained that the clinic followed all standards of care and that the artist’s death was caused not by Xanax, but by his inhalation of difluoroethane from canisters.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
The canisters can roll along the ground, and the chemicals drift through the air.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 7 May 2026
On the ground in Los Angeles, ICE agents and other local law enforcement fired a range of less-lethal weapons at protesters, such as pepper balls, hard foam rounds or canisters delivering flash-bang grenades and tear gas.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canisters
Noun
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The partnership resulted in the implementation of energy efficiency measures across the HVAC and lighting systems that are projected to reduce carbon emissions by an amount equivalent to avoiding the import of approximately 7,200 barrels of oil.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Muffin tins also make a fun snack or meal tray for kids, one that encourages them to try new foods.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The packs can be bought in a variety of formats (singles, multipacks, hangers, tins, retail boxes, and a big collector’s box).—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Do cans or bottles keep beer fresh longer?—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Among the city’s many food festivals is the Waikiki Spam Jam in the spring, which features dishes like Spam pizza, Spam tacos, Spam poke, and even Mai Tais served in Spam cans prepared by various Oahu restaurants.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Canisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canisters. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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