1
as in to stop
slang
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
can the chatter, or I'm kicking you out of this library
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2
as in to remove
to let go from office, service, or employment
the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers
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2
as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the racketeers were rounded up and thrown in the can
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3
as in restroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
I excused myself and asked if I could use the can
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4
as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he fell on the ice and landed on his can
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Recent Examples of can
Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
However, as the Yankees were on the brink of elimination Wednesday, a fan was caught on video throwing a can at a group of people, at least two of whom were wearing Guerrero's jersey.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Spread out, put down their cans.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
At the scene of the crash, police found beer cans in his truck.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The ham-in-a-can guys have seen shares fall 25% in 2025.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
However, as the Yankees were on the brink of elimination Wednesday, a fan was caught on video throwing a can at a group of people, at least two of whom were wearing Guerrero's jersey.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Spread out, put down their cans.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
At the scene of the crash, police found beer cans in his truck.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for can
Verb
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Wearing a floor-length brown double-breasted coat featuring buttons that stopped at her waist, the attire created a sultry thigh-high slit that allowed Jolie's leg to peek through.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Studies in animals and reports from people show that the side effects of this drug can continue even after someone stops taking it.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Crews have made progress removing hazardous materials and explosives from the massive scene, according to Jamey VanVliet, special agent in charge with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Nashville Field Division.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Trump ultimately activated the National Guard and federal agents later in August to deter crime, clear homeless encampments, and remove trash in public areas.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And on the other end, the Wolves are encouraging him to barrel to the hoop.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The barrels for Camp Nelson E were pulled from the fifth floor of this seven-story rickhouse, and as mentioned before the whiskey was bottled at 128 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The man was released from jail a few days after his arrest on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond while his case is pending, court records show.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Epstein was found dead in his New York jail cell weeks after his 2019 arrest.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This visitor center has restrooms and maps.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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When several 14-year-old girls complained, the administrators at West Springfield High School told the girls to change faster or use a single-use restroom.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Simons would stand near Lillard’s seat and receive a high-level basketball education from the All-Star point guard.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Zone 4 seat is up for reelection in March 2026.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Eventually, the extended family gatherings ceased altogether.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, though, the wins and losses cease to matter.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Biden administration dismissed the lawsuit, and prosecutors dropped a grand jury investigation the following year.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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The revelation immediately erupted into a political crisis, with the head of prisons dismissed and Guatemalans threatening to protest.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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