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as in stops
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 sacks
to let go from office, service, or employment
the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers
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as in jails
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the racketeers were rounded up and thrown in the can
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as in restrooms
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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as in seats
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 cans
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Among the city’s many food festivals is the Waikiki Spam Jam in the spring, which features dishes like Spam pizza, Spam tacos, Spam poke, and even Mai Tais served in Spam cans prepared by various Oahu restaurants.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The comedy is in full force on the boat out to sea, where a ravenously hungry Richard houses multiples cans of vienna sausages.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 May 2026
Sixty cans of chicken noodle soup on a road trip?
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The cooler has a 45 liter capacity and can hold up to 67 12-ounce cans.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 26 May 2026
Some young shoppers likely spent the holiday weekend picking up Surfside and Sun Cruiser cans rather than White Claws this year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 May 2026
The recycling center would take household materials like electronics, textiles, shoes, food scraps, mixed paper, cardboard, plastics, metal cans, and glass.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Other items range from dried, disintegrating leaves found from Parton’s front garden, cans of soft drinks endorsed by the Spice Girls, and personal belongings of graffiti artist Tox26.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Noun
Do cans or bottles keep beer fresh longer?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Among the city’s many food festivals is the Waikiki Spam Jam in the spring, which features dishes like Spam pizza, Spam tacos, Spam poke, and even Mai Tais served in Spam cans prepared by various Oahu restaurants.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The comedy is in full force on the boat out to sea, where a ravenously hungry Richard houses multiples cans of vienna sausages.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 May 2026
Sixty cans of chicken noodle soup on a road trip?
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The cooler has a 45 liter capacity and can hold up to 67 12-ounce cans.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 26 May 2026
Some young shoppers likely spent the holiday weekend picking up Surfside and Sun Cruiser cans rather than White Claws this year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 May 2026
The recycling center would take household materials like electronics, textiles, shoes, food scraps, mixed paper, cardboard, plastics, metal cans, and glass.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Other items range from dried, disintegrating leaves found from Parton’s front garden, cans of soft drinks endorsed by the Spice Girls, and personal belongings of graffiti artist Tox26.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cans
Verb
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Your success stops feeling hollow.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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There is no single treatment that stops the allergic march in its tracks, but there are ways to slow its progress.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Jan. 2026
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Riley Moss sacks a scrambling Trevor Lawrence on third-and-4 for a 1-yard loss.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
21 Dec. 2025
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The partnership resulted in the implementation of energy efficiency measures across the HVAC and lighting systems that are projected to reduce carbon emissions by an amount equivalent to avoiding the import of approximately 7,200 barrels of oil.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Each of them was taken to Kentucky jails for detention, but the government separated them and held them in different facilities.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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To address custody deaths in Los Angeles County jails, Bornman wants to increase staffing and drug searches and look at contracting with outside hospitals and treatment centers for ill and addicted people in jail.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The Park District currently maintains 45 parks, including playgrounds, soccer fields, ballfields, courts, two golf facilities, outdoor shelters and restrooms, and a dog park, according to the district.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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While both campgrounds remain open year-round, water is shut off and restrooms are closed between October and April.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
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On Thursday, trying to reserve seats for Imax and other premium screenings via the AMC ticketing app and its website became an epic journey of its own.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The 48th Congressional District is one of five California seats Democrats hope to flip under redrawn political maps backed by voters last fall.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Voting for the mall ends June 1.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Fans who fear Major League Baseball is headed toward a work stoppage because the collective-bargaining agreement ends later this year could not have liked the events of the past week.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The plan removes hundreds of millions of emissions allowances but creates a new incentive pool and more free permits for industry, aiming to keep refineries and manufacturing from leaving the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In general, electrification cuts energy costs, removes the volatility of fuel prices, and builds more resilient operations.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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“Cans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cans. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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