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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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2
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
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
After the release party, about 70,000 cans will be available to buy where Societe Brewing is sold, including The Kitchen at the museum.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
The facility will have enough room for 3 billion cans annually.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Lingonberry energy drink cans, powders, and bars can also be purchased individually.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Almost exactly 10 years ago, 21st Amendment opened a large brewing facility in San Leandro, and widely distributed their beer in cans across the United States.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Most local shops also offer refrigerators with grab-and-go cold drinks, such as cans of coconut, lychee and tamarind juice.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The evening included readings of erotic poetry by James Massiah and Adult Entertainment, sensual cocktails canapés by Heal Goblin, as well as beers and cans of water for those who couldn’t get into the crowded venue that poured out onto the street.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Can these cans live up to the hype?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Other items listed in the top 20 product groups responsible for injuries included exercise equipment, cans, basketballs, ladders, desks, rugs and bathtubs.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
After the release party, about 70,000 cans will be available to buy where Societe Brewing is sold, including The Kitchen at the museum.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
The facility will have enough room for 3 billion cans annually.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Lingonberry energy drink cans, powders, and bars can also be purchased individually.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Almost exactly 10 years ago, 21st Amendment opened a large brewing facility in San Leandro, and widely distributed their beer in cans across the United States.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Most local shops also offer refrigerators with grab-and-go cold drinks, such as cans of coconut, lychee and tamarind juice.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The evening included readings of erotic poetry by James Massiah and Adult Entertainment, sensual cocktails canapés by Heal Goblin, as well as beers and cans of water for those who couldn’t get into the crowded venue that poured out onto the street.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Can these cans live up to the hype?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cans
Verb
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When policy, innovation, and business insight align, CCU stops being a piece of green rhetoric and becomes good business.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The buck stops with the humans.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The company already operates in the country, extracting about 45,000 barrels per day from the Banga Kayo onshore field.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More than 250 people have died while in the agency’s custody in county jails since 2006, a mortality rate significantly higher than in other large jail systems in the state.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The agency investigates all in-custody deaths which occur in Kansas jails and prisons unless the inmate who died was being regularly attended by a physician or the death is ruled natural by an autopsy.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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By declining South Carolina's request, the justices left in place a lower-court order allowing one student to use boys' restrooms, while signaling no view on the broader legal issues.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The journey is comfortable, with reserved seats, onboard restrooms, and no worries about parking or crowded overlooks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, New York mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani launched a public petition, calling on FIFA to make tickets to 2026 World Cup games—including the final in New Jersey—affordable, pushing the international soccer organization to set aside 15% of seats for locals in particular.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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So much change means there are seats available at the top table.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sources said Bessent is waiting to interview current Fed members until after the blackout period surrounding next week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting ends.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Atlanta Braves have a difficult decision to make with manager Brian Snitker once the season ends.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, picking better candidates not only makes tactical sense but also removes much of the opportunity for the other side to tear them down.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This agreement removes that barrier to equal access for passengers with disabilities and provides a mechanism to compensate those harmed by Uber's past wait time fee policy.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Cans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cans. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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