Thesaurus results for CONTAINER

container

noun

kən-ˈtā-nər

Definition of container

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 In the back there was a crane, three large containers and – according to the first group of fishermen – a smaller motorboat. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 Experts encourage people living in bear-prone areas to lock doors, keep trash and other food sources stored in bear-proof containers and avoid putting out bird feeders. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 The carrier continues to expect roughly 4 percent growth in the global container market, meaning Asia-originating trades are running well ahead of overall demand. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 The ivory and 175 pounds of big cat bones were concealed inside sawn timber in three containers, highlighting Vietnam’s role as a major regional hub for illicit wildlife trade. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for container

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Noun

In five whole-body tasks, the system achieved an average success rate of 75 percent, including object pickup, opening a trash can with a foot pedal, and coordinating hand and foot movements to move a soda can into the bin.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Check to see if schools and churches in your area have drop-off bins or take clothing by appointment.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of bin

Noun

The closure affects city staff, the Old National Youth Athletic Association, contractors, permit holders, program participants and members of the public.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Although no one won the $905 million jackpot Monday, some ticket holders still won sizable prizes, according to Powerball.

— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of holder

Noun

The ball hit the bag and shot into the air, allowing the Angels’ fifth run to score.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2026
Rather than chasing an entirely new hero product, the company has taken the design language and consumer learning from The New York, one of its bestselling and most recognisable bags, and developed another style around it.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of bag

Noun

There is nothing worse than finding yourself the receptacle for someone’s bad energy, and Kat feels overwhelmed enough to bring it up with Kayley.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
The ruins featured an elaborate system of water channels hewn from some three hundred tons of rock, running between a sculpture of a jaguar (or possibly a toad) and an enormous stone receptacle in the shape of a duck.

— Kimon de Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of receptacle

Noun

Of the outbound traffic, four vessels — including a tanker laden with 2 million barrels of Saudi crude - sailed with their satellite trackers off.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The vessel is also distinguished by a matte finish with a matte, black cap; and for the first time in the maison’s history, the brand’s traditional XJ symbol has been replaced with the automaker’s iconic shield.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of vessel

Noun

The avocados then move along mechanical lines that sort them by size before workers place them into boxes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Trafford is a strong shot-stopper, comfortable on the ball and advancing out of his box, and impressed on his debut against Manchester United in a pre-season friendly at Croke Park.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of box

Noun

After the execution, Jenkins' son detailed how his mother was killed with only a plastic spray bottle to defend against the knife attacks.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Her alcoholic character may have been quaffing vodka from Evian bottles, but that was a red wine thriller all the way.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

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