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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a small casket of jewels
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Recent Examples of casket
Open caskets were backed by their pictures and their favorite characters, including Lilo and Stitch with angel wings.
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 May 2026
After the service, the family took some extra time to say a private goodbye before a procession takes his casket to the cemetery for a private burial.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 May 2026
After the service, Bartholomew’s casket was brought outside to be placed into the hearse.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Prior, Paxley battled Wendy Choo in the company’s first women’s casket match.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 May 2026
After the service, the family took some extra time to say a private goodbye before a procession takes his casket to the cemetery for a private burial.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 May 2026
After the service, Bartholomew’s casket was brought outside to be placed into the hearse.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Prior, Paxley battled Wendy Choo in the company’s first women’s casket match.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casket
Noun
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Some relatives broke down upon seeing the coffins, as a Muslim cleric led funeral prayers under tight security.—
Riaz Khan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Zayn didn’t expect the equalizer – Lil Yachty – to rise out of the coffin and hit him with a candy cane.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Noun
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When you’re done, put everything, including cleaning materials, in a bag and toss it in your trash bin.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The airline offers extra legroom, dedicated baggage bin space, and special food and beverage benefits to travelers in its Delta Comfort cabin.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
Noun
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King Charles takes a moment to pay his respects while standing in front of the tomb.—
Staff Author Updated,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Some audibly gasped and appeared in shock when it was announced that King Charles III and Queen Camilla would shortly be arriving to lay wreaths at the tomb.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tatis, who is usually at his locker and willing to answer questions about whatever occurs in a game, had departed by the time the media entered the clubhouse Friday.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Nailed to start most games when fit, Dewsbury-Hall has goals, assists and set pieces in his locker.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Reece James ticks the most boxes, but would need to be managed through a tournament that could involve eight matches in 33 days.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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And in Spring of 2027, new JJ & Mikey toys, including plushies and blind-box collectibles, will debut across major retailers through a licensing deal with Bonkers Toys.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Noun
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In July 2025, choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue filed a police report after the trunk window was damaged on their rental car and two suitcases were missing.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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The Miata’s tiny trunk with a small opening, and no back seat, does not work very well for Costco runs.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The two ice chests are in the back of his pickup truck.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Limbo also marks a decisive break from the arch stylings of Cook and his cronies in favor of sounds that feel really good in your chest.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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“Casket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casket. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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