Thesaurus results for CANISTERS

canisters

noun

variants also cannisters

plural of canister

as in barrels

a metal container in the shape of a cylinder she put the store-bought cookies in a fancy canister to make them look homemade

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Recent Examples of canisters Investigators also observed ammunition canisters in his vehicle, according to the affidavit. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 Investigators searching the case turn up human remains, execution tapes, Polaroids and film canisters cataloging years of violence. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Most are shaped like buckets; a few are shaped like canisters. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Multi-fuel and flat-packing stoves are becoming a massive trend for backcountry adventurers who want to ditch standard gas canisters. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026 Keep scrolling for more nontoxic picks, including glass containers, under-$50 canisters, and more. — Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026 Film canisters from Japanese Camera Hunter sit alongside T-shirts and skateboards by artist Geoff McFetridge’s streetwear label Acid Snow, and homey coffee mugs from Palace Diner in Biddeford, Maine. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Number of canisters Some cereal dispensers have just one canister, while others can have anywhere from two to five. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026 The resulting blaze caused gas canisters inside the ambulances to explode, and nearby apartments and a synagogue were also damaged by the fire. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The pipeline has historically been capable of carrying several million barrels of crude per day.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
Improved logistics for Saudi crude exports have reduced the market's assessment of how much supply is at risk, Massabni said, adding that oil prices reflect not just available barrels but also the probability of those supplies being disrupted.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of barrels

Noun

One of our editors likes to make these in mini-muffin tins for bite-size treats; just adjust cooking time accordingly.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Plus, sardines are often packed in tins with extra virgin olive oil, so you get added anti-inflammatory benefits.

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of tins

Noun

Rust on two tomatillo sauce cans and rust with dents on five creamy mushroom sauce cans drew Stop Sales on all seven cans.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
And since there's no water tank or jerry cans to fill, all of the trailer's payload can be used for cargo and accessories like rooftop crossbars.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

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