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Recent Examples of canisters
Shop our favorite countertop canisters and organizers, hooks for utensils and mugs, spice racks, storage baskets, and more to hide clutter in your kitchen this year.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The spending commitments also included more than $30 million for ammunition and more than $25 million on less-lethal weapons and crowd-control devices, including tear gas canisters, pepper sprays and Tasers, according to the report.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Among them were a Mac-10 sub-machine gun with an ammunition magazine and muzzle suppressor, a Russian Saiga rifle and a firearm resembling those meant to fire gas canisters or explosive rounds, the complaint reads.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Before the days of memory cards, your analog camera would only take rolls of film that came in their own little plastic canisters.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
Repurpose them as vases, planters, utensil holders, or simple storage canisters.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
California is one of five states that allow probation officers to routinely carry canisters on their person.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The next day, Colmenarez joined the protestors again in the streets around the government’s election office, but were pushed back by national guard officers firing tear gas canisters.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Wild animals had gnawed through the pressurized canisters, releasing the chemicals inside.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The spending commitments also included more than $30 million for ammunition and more than $25 million on less-lethal weapons and crowd-control devices, including tear gas canisters, pepper sprays and Tasers, according to the report.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Among them were a Mac-10 sub-machine gun with an ammunition magazine and muzzle suppressor, a Russian Saiga rifle and a firearm resembling those meant to fire gas canisters or explosive rounds, the complaint reads.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Before the days of memory cards, your analog camera would only take rolls of film that came in their own little plastic canisters.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
Repurpose them as vases, planters, utensil holders, or simple storage canisters.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
California is one of five states that allow probation officers to routinely carry canisters on their person.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The next day, Colmenarez joined the protestors again in the streets around the government’s election office, but were pushed back by national guard officers firing tear gas canisters.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Wild animals had gnawed through the pressurized canisters, releasing the chemicals inside.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canisters
Noun
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Due to the cost of glass at the time, the back bar bottles were made thick and sturdy, and usually ornate to display the whiskey, since it was often poured from the larger barrels for patrons.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the lesson in rain barrels, Swire Coca-Cola will be offering a chance to win prizes.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For quick, single-serve portions, muffin tins or silicone cupcake molds work well.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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As my recycling bin fills with tins, my optimism rises, too.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The video shows teens throwing cans and bottles before an employee tells them to leave the store.—
Allie Hennard,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Top with a baking sheet, then weigh down with a few heavy cans for 10 to 20 minutes to remove as much moisture as possible.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Canisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canisters. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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