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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
Parker was referring to a December 2022 incident in which a casket painted with the names of people killed by police was left on the mayor’s lawn.
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Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
In a viral video, a dog named Oyo was seen sitting in front of a casket, mourning the loss of his owner.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Directed by Brendan O’Connor, the clip begins with Pusha helping his son lay flowers on the casket of one of his parents.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
The funeral was closed casket—an uncommon thing for Catholics back then—because my mother did not want people to see the work the undertakers had to do to stitch my father back together.
—Jon Michael Varese, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
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Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
In a viral video, a dog named Oyo was seen sitting in front of a casket, mourning the loss of his owner.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Directed by Brendan O’Connor, the clip begins with Pusha helping his son lay flowers on the casket of one of his parents.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
The funeral was closed casket—an uncommon thing for Catholics back then—because my mother did not want people to see the work the undertakers had to do to stitch my father back together.
—Jon Michael Varese, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casket
Noun
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Jaguar stopped building the XK in 2014, and Infiniti quietly closed the coffin on the Q60 in 2022 after years of neglect.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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The hazing investigation was spurred on by an anonymous report that an older fraternity member forced a younger member inside a coffin on the night of the 911 call.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s still more left to get into — specifically, a bin of stuff.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Opt for something like these waterproof (and fireproof) document bags or plastic bins designed to keep water out.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The statues were placed on rectangular stone platforms called ahu, which serve as tombs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
8 Oct. 2025
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Still, no one is ever confirmed as being in the tomb, and Debbie even ponders whether or not Danny is really dead.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Next to Moore’s locker, right guard Trey Smith smiled in awe at what his fellow lineman had accomplished, considering the circumstances.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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McMillan smiled and continued on with his availability in front of his locker, unabated.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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In terms of comfort, most participants wanted a wider toe box, a narrower heel and additional cushioning.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Remove any shoots and suckers that appear on the trunk or near the roots, and get rid of crossing or dead branches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The tailgate lift went up and down countless times over the next hour, loading 20 trunks that included everything from SDSU’s iconic football helmets, jerseys, pads and cleats to coach communications and video equipment to massage tables and the popup tent players go into when injured.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Johnson shot Rosales in the chest outside the restaurant in the 5100 block of Wichita Street.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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My dad’s hand went to his chest.—
Betty Gilpin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Casket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casket. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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