as in bin
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
save the plastic containers from the deli for other uses
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Recent Examples of container
Once dry, place the seeds in an airtight container labeled with the variety and date.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Its red glass container holds a generous 16 ounces of nectar.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Once the wax burns down too low, the remaining heat can overheat and potentially crack the glass container.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The safes holding the cash were found in large shipping containers at the Sheriff’s headquarters on Starr Ave.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Its red glass container holds a generous 16 ounces of nectar.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Once the wax burns down too low, the remaining heat can overheat and potentially crack the glass container.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The safes holding the cash were found in large shipping containers at the Sheriff’s headquarters on Starr Ave.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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Do not place the plant in the trash or a compost bin.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Keep Trash Closed The outdoor trash can be another source for food that needs to be sealed tightly and moved indoors to prevent squirrels from scrounging in the bins.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The state commission also suggested ending the program of allowing the sale of private mooring permits, and instead, the city develop a transition plan that is fair to current permit holders.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Platform holders do not coordinate messaging around a single third-party title without publisher alignment, especially for the biggest game on the planet.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Wondering which ones deserve a spot in your makeup bag?—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Bayard, though admitting to gaps in his own reading, sees familiarity with literature as a means of orienting yourself intellectually, whereas Adler understands a student as merely a sedentary receptacle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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During experiments, after observing humans, three completely dissimilar commercial robots could push wooden blocks from a conveyor belt onto a work station, move them onto tables, and toss them into receptacles safely and reliably.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 May 2026
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According to Naval News, early production of the autonomous vessels would likely begin at Appledore in Devon, which can accommodate ships up to 393 feet (120 meters) in length.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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The invasion involved more than 7,000 naval vessels and over 11,000 aircraft.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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An alluring take on the Bento box book cover trend.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Kamdyn brought a pink teddy bear, the bear’s tiny beach bag, and a little box of kinetic sand.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
Noun
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A little farther on, there’s a square with a carousel and a pétanque court, some low dark stone walls, some houses with bottle-green shutters, a bend in the road, and we’re headed to La Noue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Try mixing 15 to 20 drops of an essential oil in a spray bottle of water with a few drops of liquid dish soap.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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