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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
Allie Hennard, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
Top with a baking sheet, then weigh down with a few heavy cans for 10 to 20 minutes to remove as much moisture as possible.
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Theater seating and old beer cans are part of the decor.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Add both cans of tomatoes, rice, raisins, and parsley to bell pepper mixture, and toss to combine.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The suspect, who has not yet been identified, drove the ambulance through the parking lot and retrieved gas cans that were staged in nearby vegetation, according to Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
There is also a selection of 30 draft beer cans for $6 each, $7-$9 glasses of wine and cocktails.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Available in Original Cola and Cherry Vanilla, the prebiotic sodas, offered in 12-ounce cans, are available at retailers nationwide and online.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Casino Ketchum has several popular watering holes, including Grumpy’s (think beer cans on the walls and 32-ounce schooners) and the Cellar Pub (chatty bartenders and a dark basement).
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
The video shows teens throwing cans and bottles before an employee tells them to leave the store.
—Allie Hennard, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
Top with a baking sheet, then weigh down with a few heavy cans for 10 to 20 minutes to remove as much moisture as possible.
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Theater seating and old beer cans are part of the decor.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Add both cans of tomatoes, rice, raisins, and parsley to bell pepper mixture, and toss to combine.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The suspect, who has not yet been identified, drove the ambulance through the parking lot and retrieved gas cans that were staged in nearby vegetation, according to Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
There is also a selection of 30 draft beer cans for $6 each, $7-$9 glasses of wine and cocktails.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Available in Original Cola and Cherry Vanilla, the prebiotic sodas, offered in 12-ounce cans, are available at retailers nationwide and online.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Casino Ketchum has several popular watering holes, including Grumpy’s (think beer cans on the walls and 32-ounce schooners) and the Cellar Pub (chatty bartenders and a dark basement).
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cans
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There’s a long inner liner that stops a few inches short of the hem, offering calf-length coverage.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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If Chipotle stops producing them, these chairs might appreciate to become a solid investment.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Feb. 2026
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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 narrow waterway, just 21 miles wide, serves as a pinch point for 20 million barrels of crude every day, about one-fifth of global production.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Nearly 5 million barrels of oil arrived in China via the Strait of Hormuz each day in 2024, the EIA said, while about 2 million barrels of such oil ended up in India on a daily basis.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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One of the biggest components of the capital program is the construction of replacement jails to enable, in theory, the closure of Rikers Island.—
Eric Kober,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Accordingly, internment camp authorities sent the resisters to local jails outside the camp, then transferred them to Tulelake Camp, a Civilian Conservation Corps camp repurposed to jail the men who rejected the loyalty questionnaire.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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In addition to restricting access to restrooms, locker rooms and showers in government buildings, the bill would also ban unisex multi-occupancy private spaces in buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments, and school districts, as well as public colleges and universities.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new station would include a lounge, restrooms, and a high-end convenience market.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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As fans headed to the exits, the US stars stayed on the ice, skating around with their nation’s flag wrapped around them, their screams of delight heard from the seats at the back of the arena.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Voters will also choose an attorney general, secretary of state, insurance commissioner, labor commissioner, state superintendent of schools and two seats on the public service commission.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Maundy, or Holy Thursday.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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Antibus said that when snowfall ends, the leftover snowpack is what causes dangerous conditions for avalanches in the backcountry.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The gentle formula removes dirt and product buildup with a mild lather without irritating the scalp.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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In fact, using automation tools removes much of the mental work that can make saving feel overwhelming in the first place.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Cans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cans. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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