Synonyms of canned

canned 1 of 2

adjective

ˈkand 

1

as in imitative

using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model

there's a canned quality to the screenplay that reminds you of countless other action movies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitative
• imitation
• copied
• mock
• formulaic
• misleading
• unoriginal
• mimic
• emulative
• false
• deceptive
• mimetic
• slavish
• apish
• fraudulent
• synthetic
• simulated
• epigonic
• fake
• artificial
• substitute
• reproduced
• cribbed
• plagiarized
• photocopied
• duplicated
• transcribed
• bogus
• counterfeit
• sham
• forged
• uninspired
• backup
• factitious
• routine
• reduplicated
• perfunctory
• cut-and-dried
• man-made

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• original
• legitimate
• true
• real
• authentic
• bona fide
• natural
• genuine
• archetypal
• classic
• ideal
• model

2

as in drunk

slang being under the influence of alcohol

Driving home on New Year's Eve, she worried about other drivers who might be canned.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drunk
• fried
• drunken
• wet
• wasted
• impaired
• pickled
• stewed
• bombed
• loaded
• gassed
• plastered
• blind
• lit
• potted
• juiced
• looped
• under the influence
• soused
• ripped
• crocked
• tanked
• smashed
• under the weather
• stoned
• boozy
• hammered
• inebriated
• blasted
• tipsy
• sloshed
• stiff
• blitzed
• oiled
• intoxicated
• sozzled
• three sheets in the wind
• lit up
• inebriate
• besotted
• blotto
• alcoholic
• in the bag
• stinking
• wiped out
• cockeyed
• high
• squiffed
• tight
• sottish
• tiddly
• pie-eyed
• in one's cups
• maudlin
• beery
• dopey
• strung out
• crapulous
• rocky
• befuddled
• stupefied
• dissipated
• debauched
• bleary-eyed
• dissolute
• dipsomaniacal
• bibulous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dry
• straight
• sober
• temperate
• steady
• cool
• level
• abstinent
• abstemious
• teetotal
• clearheaded

canned

2 of 2

verb

past tense of can

1

as in stopped

slang to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end

can the chatter, or I'm kicking you out of this library

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stopped
• ceased
• ended
• halted
• quit
• discontinued
• delayed
• dropped
• suspended
• laid off
• finished
• shut off
• left off
• concluded
• cut off
• packed (up or in)
• cut out
• broke off
• had done with
• knocked off
• broke up
• put the kibosh on
• completed
• desisted (from)
• gave over
• broke
• stemmed
• closed (down)
• ruined
• blocked
• checked
• paused
• deactivated
• aborted
• held back
• stayed
• squashed
• held
• squelched
• suppressed
• stamped
• called
• destroyed
• hindered
• turned back
• obstructed
• stunted
• dammed
• scuttled
• impeded
• clamped down
• dissolved
• kiboshed
• killed
• detained
• blockaded
• demolished
• reined (in)
• arrested
• abolished
• snuffed
• braked
• annulled
• stanched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• carried on
• kept up
• proceeded
• advanced
• progressed
• ran on
• stirred
• actuated
• propelled
• drove
• followed through (with)
• impelled

2

as in dismissed

to let go from office, service, or employment

the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• removed
• sacked
• retired
• fired
• released
• terminated
• axed
• mustered out
• discharged
• cashiered
• sent packing
• turned off
• bounced
• pink-slipped
• downsized
• laid off
• showed (someone) the door
• trimmed
• kicked out
• furloughed
• separated
• excessed
• chucked (out)
• booted (out)
• drummed (out)
• threw out
• unseated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employed
• engaged
• retained
• hired
• signed (up or on)
• kept
• took on
• contracted
• rehired
• recruited
• reemployed
• subcontracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of canned

Adjective

Things to do in April Uncorked Wine Festival The seventh annual Uncorked Wine Festival returns to Scottsdale, offering a chance to sample over 100 wines and bubblies from around the world, along with seltzers and canned cocktails. —Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026

Pantry staples such as bread, cereal, rice and pasta are also still eligible, along with canned and frozen foods. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026

Verb

Dallas canned Pete DeBoer last June after three straight losses in the conference finals and a 149-68-29 record during the regular season. —Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026

People typically receive boxed and canned goods and fresh produce. —Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026