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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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The city’s easy-to-use tram system has stops just two blocks away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Four stops along the way offer free refreshments from highlighted local businesses.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 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
Noun
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The brand describes it as a triple-cask Reposado, finished in Sauternes, Pedro Ximénez Sherry, and bourbon barrels, a cask program more commonly associated with whisky than with Tequila.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) said daily crude output from the project has surpassed 2,800 tonnes, or roughly 20,000 barrels per day, following full operational deployment.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 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
Noun
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In addition, Captain’s Club guests will have dedicated viewing decks at the stages, complimentary snacks and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, complimentary Wi-Fi and dedicated restrooms, merchandise stands and a photo booth.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The stadium has new bleachers, concessions, ticket buildings, restrooms and a press box with elevator access, and the players will use new team rooms and a building dedicated to weight training.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Noun
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My cargo capri pants have a flexible waistband for easy sitting in cramped plane seats, while my breezy jumpsuit is a one-and-done casual outfit.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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On some occasions, many lower-bowl seats also went unsold.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 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
Verb
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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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