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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Clean Garbage Cans And Recycling Bins Keep garbage cans and recycling bins clean.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Just as knits, outerwear, and other transitional staples get stashed away into bins and storage units, loafers are traded for easy, breezy flip-flops, classic sandals, loafers—and now the soft ballet flat.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Chelsea, meanwhile, are current holders of FIFA's Club World Cup.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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For season pass holders, prices drop $6 for 10 rides or $8 for an all-day pass.—
Hali Smith
June 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 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
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Tests involve collecting small stool samples, placing them in provided tubes or other receptacles and then sending them to labs for analysis.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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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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The maritime authority that monitors shipping in the region, the UKMTO, had earlier said a vessel had been struck in the Persian Gulf, about 40 nautical miles southeast of the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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This test would identify any blockage of the heart vessels and can aid cardiologists in identifying problematic vessels that may need intervention, such as a placement of a stent to restore blood flow in the case of a significant blockage.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The Lone Man The FBI finally interviewed Reiter in 2019, but only because Reiter called them to pick up two boxes of Epstein case files that were found by Recarey’s widow years after his death.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Obsession, a Toronto premiere that has since turned into one of the year’s unlikeliest box-office successes with rare, late-run weekend gains, traces how forbidden desire spirals into supernatural terror.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Bathrooms are coated with marble and feature a tub and shower, both stocked with Diptyque toiletries in pump bottles and bath salts with loofahs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For a distillery known as much for its rebellious personality as its whisky, bringing back a bottle called Yellow Submarine feels pretty on-brand.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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