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Recent Examples of carton
If the carton doesn't seal well, transfer to a glass jar with a lid or other airtight container.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
Santos then grabs the empty carton, appearing to spit into it, before wiping her lips with her right hand.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Keep the carton closed between uses, return eggs to the refrigerator promptly, and avoid leaving them on the counter for extended stretches.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Some egg brands share details about their farming practices on the carton or their website.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
Santos then grabs the empty carton, appearing to spit into it, before wiping her lips with her right hand.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Keep the carton closed between uses, return eggs to the refrigerator promptly, and avoid leaving them on the counter for extended stretches.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Some egg brands share details about their farming practices on the carton or their website.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carton
Noun
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Last year Maxine was put on crate rest for severe arthritis and could only take very short walks.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Assistant District Attorney Desmond McCallum told a judge that cellphone evidence suggested Dominique had been imprisoned in a bathroom and dog crate for months or years — bound with black tape and struck with a white belt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The bin-like design ensures that your haircare essentials are secured in place but won’t retain excess moisture.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
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To make the cardboard more appealing to composting worms, dampen and shred it before adding it to the bin, and combine it with another type of substrate, such as some garden soil or damp coconut coir.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Noun
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An unidentified man wearing blue basketball shorts and a Knicks hat was spotted in a video obtained by ABC News getting down on one knee, pulling out a red box and holding up a ring.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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About a third of that will be community hangars that can accommodate the largest business jets, while another third comprises box hangars for helicopters, turboprops, and small to midsize aircraft.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Famous for its enormous trunk -- about 36 feet in circumference -- and gnarled branches, the Major Oak was believed to be about 1,200 years old, according to the RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a mistake earlier that led to Mexico's goal and 1-0 lead, but Kim just kept his team down just one goal after saving a hard shot in the 71st minute by absorbing a hard shot from Raúl Jiménez to his chest and face.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Petrescu looked over at Vidineac, who was weeping as the casket was lowered into the ground.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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In order for Nancy and John to be buried in the same casket, the family had to wait for special permission from a probate court.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Every campsite has a bear-resistant food locker, and visitors are being reminded to store food, garbage and other attractants properly.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Cohoon likes to keep a caddy full of starter essentials.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Jackson LaCombe is undoubtedly the main catalyst for the top pair’s success, but Trouba has been a reliable caddy.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Carton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carton. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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