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
These containers come in an eight-pack, with 1-, 2-, 4-, and 7-cup sizes.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
How to Store Grapes Before washing, store grapes in their original packaging or a produce storage container (Brekke and the Test Kitchen swear by the OXO GreenSaver Produce Keeper) in your refrigerator's crisper drawer.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
But that strange mix of nostalgia and ridicule Shlesinger’s script shows for certain Texas customs (big hair, oversize pickup trucks and bladder-challenging beverage containers)?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
In medium glass or stain-resistant plastic container, combine the wine, oil, vinegar, herbes de Provence, and salt, whisking to dissolve salt.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
How to Store Grapes Before washing, store grapes in their original packaging or a produce storage container (Brekke and the Test Kitchen swear by the OXO GreenSaver Produce Keeper) in your refrigerator's crisper drawer.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
But that strange mix of nostalgia and ridicule Shlesinger’s script shows for certain Texas customs (big hair, oversize pickup trucks and bladder-challenging beverage containers)?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
In medium glass or stain-resistant plastic container, combine the wine, oil, vinegar, herbes de Provence, and salt, whisking to dissolve salt.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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Avoid too much open storage and relocate the recycling bin.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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The disposal bin for hazardous materials will remain closed.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Although their low final position meant the competition's 2022-23 champions had to face holders Real Madrid (who had finished 11th) in the play-offs, where they were beaten 6-3 on aggregate.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to information sent to season-ticket holders this week, all sections at Reynolds Razorback Stadium will be sold based on donation levels to the Razorback Foundation, effectively ending any grandfathered seating rates.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Inside the hole, deputies found a white plastic bag with hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, according to the complaint.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Between lawn recliners, bean bag chairs and open grassy areas, there are nearly a dozen spaces where people comfortably congregate to watch tennis on big screens mounted outside the courts.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kinto’s travel tumbler ($34) is a handsome receptacle available in a number of colors, with a lid that screws on tight and enough insulation to keep a cup of coffee warm all day long.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
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Cartwright recommends glass or BPA-free plastic receptacles, which are suitable for both refrigeration and reheating.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
23 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Many gathered near the harbor to watch the vessel depart.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to Sapire, achieving the final vessel design took years of development and required a complex triple-injection manufacturing process.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The daily menu includes breakfast egg bowls, specialty pizzas, sandwiches, mac and cheese, sweets boxes and a daily special dinner entree.—
Eddie Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The defender remained upfield after a corner kick, sliding into position inside the 6-yard box to bang home a cross from Emma Sears with her left foot.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to Berkeley Police, a resident on the 800 block of Colusa Avenue in North Berkeley notified firefighters on Friday about several bottles of hazardous substances in their basement.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Get a bottle online at the winery’s site, Lumen.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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