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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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3
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
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
The photos bear many of the hallmarks of college life, including string lights both inside and out, red solo cups and cans of alcohol, and some clothes scattered on the floor.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Aerosol cans and many cleaning chemicals, including oven cleaner, are highly flammable.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
These artists have dodged flying beer cans and, in some cases, stopped their shows altogether.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Spare cans of matching paint are in the garage.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Soldiers were known to use bayonets, rocks, and even gunfire to get their cans open.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
The photos bear many of the hallmarks of college life, including string lights both inside and out, red solo cups and cans of alcohol, and some clothes scattered on the floor.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Aerosol cans and many cleaning chemicals, including oven cleaner, are highly flammable.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
These artists have dodged flying beer cans and, in some cases, stopped their shows altogether.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Spare cans of matching paint are in the garage.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Soldiers were known to use bayonets, rocks, and even gunfire to get their cans open.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cans
Verb
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And the hope is that this creature, who's all set up to create chaos and violence, somehow stops that and changes it all.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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With the right mix of competence and strategy, engineers can create careers that are both resilient and rewarding in a world that never stops changing.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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The many thousands of Palestinians (including children) held hostage in Israeli jails and internment camps are, of course, not a consideration whatsoever.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Idaho State Police doesn’t have any jails.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Even the restrooms are an attraction as each one has its own theme.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new contract is a clear sign that Gasly will remain an integral part of Alpine’s future plans, as well as warding off any possible interest in the Frenchman from teams further up the grid in the coming years when seats open up.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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That number turned even uglier when the Cubs tagged him for five runs in the opening inning, highlighted by Swanson’s three-run shot into the left-field seats, his 22nd of the season.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Games Cowboys have to have When the season ultimately ends, or when there is talk of playoffs, this is one of those nights the Cowboys will look back on and curse themselves for not winning.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Nun ends on a flashback to a scene from The Conjuring, revealing that Ed and Lorraine performed an exorcism on Maurice, the man who helped Irene defeat Valak but ended up getting secretly possessed in the process.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Washing and disinfecting decorative pumpkins removes fungal spores and will slow that process down.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The AquaTru Classic is a highly effective countertop reverse osmosis system with a four-stage filtration process that removes up to 99 percent of more than 80 contaminants, including lead, fluoride and PFAS.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Cans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cans. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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