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Recent Examples of canisters
Protesters were met with gas canisters and pepper pellets, Fox 32 reported.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
If readings reach dangerous levels, astronauts can construct a makeshift radiation shield inside Orion, fortifying themselves between the spacecraft's heatshield and water storage canisters, both of which are better at absorbing penetrating radiation than other onboard materials.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Fill found items, like vintage milk canisters and stoneware crocks, with colorful mums and line them along your entryway.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
The concrete canisters the waste is stored in can withstand a locomotive hitting them at 20 mph.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
That prospect creates tremendous angst among activists who worry about the degradation of storage canisters over time.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
When Border Patrol agents rolled tear gas canisters toward the feet of the protesters, prosecutors alleged Caravello ran up to one of the canisters and tried to kick it.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Just prior to the hurricane hitting, 1,200 canisters holding frozen embryos, including the Markhams’, were topped off with liquid nitrogen and moved to Lakeland Hospital, according to the clinic’s disaster plan.
—Susan Young, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Police also found ammunition, a 2x4 wood board with what appeared to be smoke canisters affixed to it and a belt of magazine pouches around the suspect's body.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
If readings reach dangerous levels, astronauts can construct a makeshift radiation shield inside Orion, fortifying themselves between the spacecraft's heatshield and water storage canisters, both of which are better at absorbing penetrating radiation than other onboard materials.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Fill found items, like vintage milk canisters and stoneware crocks, with colorful mums and line them along your entryway.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
The concrete canisters the waste is stored in can withstand a locomotive hitting them at 20 mph.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
That prospect creates tremendous angst among activists who worry about the degradation of storage canisters over time.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
When Border Patrol agents rolled tear gas canisters toward the feet of the protesters, prosecutors alleged Caravello ran up to one of the canisters and tried to kick it.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Just prior to the hurricane hitting, 1,200 canisters holding frozen embryos, including the Markhams’, were topped off with liquid nitrogen and moved to Lakeland Hospital, according to the clinic’s disaster plan.
—Susan Young, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Police also found ammunition, a 2x4 wood board with what appeared to be smoke canisters affixed to it and a belt of magazine pouches around the suspect's body.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canisters
Noun
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The price point is, on average, $10-50, though some more high-dollar items, such as prime rib or caviar tins, can fetch $150.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Combine the tins and dry shake for about 10 seconds.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rain barrels come in different sizes and designs and range from $75 to $300.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Attempting To Improv Meals The remoteness of distilleries makes for beautiful scenery and plenty of room for the barrels to age.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wikipedia sorts the issues into a bunch of large buckets, all citing real examples of AI writing uncovered on Wikipedia.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Items like ice buckets and strainers should be sanitized regularly to keep them clean and looking their best.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During the performance, spectators watched a vibrant show with drums and acrobatics.—
Lauren Uppal,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the entire performance, the band explored visual enjoyment as well, using open-reel tape decks, CRT display drums, and electric fan harps, delivering a large-scale show that shook the entire venue, relentlessly building the crowd’s excitement.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Canisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canisters. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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