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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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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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Fruit flies will still find rotten food thrown in the trash and drink cans that still contain liquid, so keep a lid on the bins for extra protection.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Budweiser released limited-edition cans for its 150th anniversary.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
Coors Banquet cans and kegs were scattered over the road after a semi tipped on Highway 58.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Always use your oven’s bottom drawer for its intended purpose, and never store anything highly flammable in there, like plastic, paper products, towels, cleaning supplies, or aerosol cans.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
If cans have rusted or burst seams, throw them out right away.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
It is inspired by an extraordinary-but-true event when over 1987-88 more than 13,000 cans of cannabis washed up on Brazil’s Atlantic coast beaches.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
In the immediate aftermath of Butler’s injury, Kerr only spoke of the possibility of Kuminga filling that hole in coulds and cans.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Cut to a massive stadium packed with fans, and Pepsi logos, and a hilarious re-creation of the Coldplay kiss-cam fiasco as the male bear hugs his pop paramour from behind, wrapping his arms around her as the both hold cans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Fruit flies will still find rotten food thrown in the trash and drink cans that still contain liquid, so keep a lid on the bins for extra protection.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Budweiser released limited-edition cans for its 150th anniversary.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
Coors Banquet cans and kegs were scattered over the road after a semi tipped on Highway 58.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Always use your oven’s bottom drawer for its intended purpose, and never store anything highly flammable in there, like plastic, paper products, towels, cleaning supplies, or aerosol cans.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
If cans have rusted or burst seams, throw them out right away.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
It is inspired by an extraordinary-but-true event when over 1987-88 more than 13,000 cans of cannabis washed up on Brazil’s Atlantic coast beaches.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
In the immediate aftermath of Butler’s injury, Kerr only spoke of the possibility of Kuminga filling that hole in coulds and cans.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cans
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After the initial stomach issues subside, the toxin continues to invade the liver cells and stops them from making RNA (ribonucleic acid), which the body needs to make healing and protective proteins.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In turn, breathing nearly stops, and its brain activity becomes barely detectable.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 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 chemical facility, which closed in 2023 was found to have more than 1,000 55-gallon barrels of flammable, corrosive or chlorinated chemicals still on-site following a May 2024 fire.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Made in Asheville, North Carolina, French Broad Chocolate's Whiskey Barrel bar uses local Two Trees Distilling oak barrels during the chocolate ageing process.—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s border advisor, Tom Homan, announced Thursday that federal authorities would wind down immigration crackdowns in Minnesota, but only if agents were given access to jails to seize undocumented immigrants for deportation.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The government is now looking for cooperation from local jails.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The courthouses will provide water and snacks and access to restrooms, and residents can bring their pets in cages or carriers.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The vents inside both restrooms were not functional.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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None of the separatist political parties currently hold seats in the Alberta legislature.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's list of candidates won the largest share of seats in November's parliamentary elections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Big and bold, this is often the museum that visitors talk about long after their Chicago trip ends.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The standoff ends when Lynch extends his left arm toward Bradley with the weapon in his hand, causing the officer to fire his service weapon once and Liu to fire two shots.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Historic specialist Wacoal introduced the Flawless line, with new technologies like ultrasound bonding, which removes the need for glue or seams, and its thinnest shapewear fabrics, offered in a range of forms.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Product description The original personal data removal service, Abine DeleteMe removes your info from data broker sites using both automation and human agents.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Cans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cans. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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