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 To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Chuk shows the flat shelf on top for holding the stove, the tray below for storing things like plates and utensils, and the drawer on bottom for taller and deeper wares like bowls, pots and gas canisters. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 Pie tins, canisters, trays, and measuring cups also often featured advertising, so scan items carefully. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 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 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

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Noun

To be fair, according to Freddie this is actually explicable, based on an apple wine recipe Booker used to make using apples, bourbon barrels, and cinnamon.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026
For the second mission, there are barrels stacked on two carts.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 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
Ensure outdoor bins have tight-fitting lids, and rinse beverage cans before tossing them in the recycling.

— Nick Perry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

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