variants
also cannister
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of canister
Protesters often display the canisters or rounds during demonstrations to journalists as evidence of police brutality and use of excessive force.
—
Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
Caravello was attempting to dislodge a tear gas canister that was stuck underneath someone’s wheelchair, witnesses told KABC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Los Angeles.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
And if that wasn't enough, there’s a literal nitrous oxide canister tucked between the two rear titanium silencers.
—New Atlas, 15 July 2025
Outside, dozens of protesters faced off against a convoy of federal officers who used gas canisters and flash-bang grenades to keep the crowd away from the former tomato farm.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for canister
Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
Caravello was attempting to dislodge a tear gas canister that was stuck underneath someone’s wheelchair, witnesses told KABC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Los Angeles.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
And if that wasn't enough, there’s a literal nitrous oxide canister tucked between the two rear titanium silencers.
—New Atlas, 15 July 2025
Outside, dozens of protesters faced off against a convoy of federal officers who used gas canisters and flash-bang grenades to keep the crowd away from the former tomato farm.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for canister
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canister
Noun
-
The meal comes in a collectible tin with fries, a new shake and the choice of McNuggets or Quarter Pounder with Cheese.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
-
Grease muffin tins or line them with paper baking cups, then scoop batter into each well, filling each about two-thirds full.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
This series features bourbon made from barrels specifically selected by the distiller, and the result is a bourbon that is certainly a cut above.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
-
If an alternate customer isn’t found, pulling Russian barrels off the market would be bullish for prices which are hovering near $70 a barrel.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
And guess what, the entire annual budget of the FIC is a merely 0.2% of the total NIH budget — a drop in the bucket.—
Madhukar Pai,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
-
One cue Stewart likes to give clients is to think of their pelvis as a bucket filled with water.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
11 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Canister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canister. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share