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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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Coca-Cola has rolled out a set of mini-cans commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary, with a different design for each state.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Yuengling is celebrating America's birthday all year by proudly showing off the 250th on its cans.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The company showcased the upgrade in a video where Spot reads a handwritten to-do list and carries out tasks such as organizing shoes, picking up cans, and placing clothes in a laundry basket.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Parra happened upon the clear cans on social media — from the Roasting Warehouse in Australia.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Customers with handwritten project lists push oversized carts toward aisles stacked with plywood, power tools and paint cans.
—Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Police found him in a hotel room surrounded by air duster cans, and he was booked on a misdemeanor charge related to the use or inhalation of a volatile chemical.
—Ryan Brennan
april 15, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Officers found Hall in his hotel room surrounded by air duster cans.
—Ryan Brennan
april 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Recycling bins can get even funkier thanks to sticky bottles or cans that weren’t rinsed thoroughly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Coca-Cola has rolled out a set of mini-cans commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary, with a different design for each state.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Yuengling is celebrating America's birthday all year by proudly showing off the 250th on its cans.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The company showcased the upgrade in a video where Spot reads a handwritten to-do list and carries out tasks such as organizing shoes, picking up cans, and placing clothes in a laundry basket.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Parra happened upon the clear cans on social media — from the Roasting Warehouse in Australia.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Customers with handwritten project lists push oversized carts toward aisles stacked with plywood, power tools and paint cans.
—Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Police found him in a hotel room surrounded by air duster cans, and he was booked on a misdemeanor charge related to the use or inhalation of a volatile chemical.
—Ryan Brennan
april 15, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Officers found Hall in his hotel room surrounded by air duster cans.
—Ryan Brennan
april 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cans
Verb
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Once the larger transfer is sent, the account suddenly stops responding.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The grinder is operated with one touch and automatically stops when your grounds are ready to go.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 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
Noun
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The war prompted Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that facilitates the transport of 20 million barrels of oil per day, or about one-fifth of the global supply.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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According to the report, oil demand is projected to contract by 80,000 barrels per day in 2026, with the sharpest demand cuts in oil coming from the Middle East and Asia Pacific.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Researchers centered their work on areas where Fulton County has direct responsibility—courts, jails, elections, libraries and public health.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, the island has 10 jails, and can house up to 17,000 prisoners, the city says.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like other newer clubs, the restrooms have the sinks in a common area outside the toilets to offer more supervision and prevent shenanigans.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Ionna Beacon stations feature 20 or more charging bays, a canopy covering all the stalls, trash bins, pet waste stations, outdoor seating areas, restrooms, an interior lounge space, and retail offerings.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Riley, off to a sluggish start, tacked on his first homer of the season in the sixth by sending one into the left-field seats off John King.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The center-right Tisza will take 137 of the 199 seats in the Hungarian parliament, with Fidesz gaining just 56 – a supermajority that gives Magyar an extensive mandate to enact change.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Creating that kind of structure, Manning suggests, is essential to easing the pressure teachers carry long after the school day ends.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The company in the new agreement removed the biggest obstacle — the right to keep workers for at least three hours after their shift ends at its discretion — from their proposal Local 12775 Vice President Vern Beck told the Post-Tribune Friday.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With a unique two-in-one design, this tool effectively removes any trace of stems, cores, and seeds from both full-size bell peppers and smaller ones like jalapenos.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pine-Sol removes that grime without scratching the appliances.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Cans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cans. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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