Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cartons
Noun
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The whole thing was 0nce an old British hunting outpost, built for grand hunting parties with elephants, silverware, and crates of champagne carried through thick jungle by unnamed brown men.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Dahlia tubers can even be kept in open crates nestled between layers of compost.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There was a pallet loaded with cases of water, energy drinks and Gatorade, as well as the bins to place them in on the sideline.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Place compost bins as far away from the house as possible, says Oi.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The videos in those boxes contained much more than just his Never Get Busted highlight reel.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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The ration boxes meant to feed the hungry have become a generation’s economy.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The deep green glass vessel, etched with vertical lines reminiscent of towering tree trunks, shifts from khaki to warm browns and golden yellows as the flame flickers, casting a hypnotic glow that’s as enchanting as its aroma.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Pull the mulch a couple of inches away and feather it out away from the trunks of woody plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For every mention of the Chicago Bulls’ trek toward toughness, of their hopes to stiffen the chests in the building and ignite a defensive revamp, Okoro has been the footnote.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, Amazon’s October Prime Day is a great time to replenish your toy chests and game closets.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After investigating the gravesites mentioned by Gein, authorities discovered the caskets to be empty, giving credence to Gein's confession.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Average caskets run between $2,000 and $5,000 in the United States, but some made of mahogany, bronze or copper can cost upward of $10,000, according to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Consumer Advice department.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Cartons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cartons. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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