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
Symbol 6 – Polystyrene, often used in foam cups, takeout containers and packing peanuts.
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Alex Jordan, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
The government contributed an additional 24 beds via medical container units, known as connexes, including one operating room.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The near-endless colors of flowers are the star of many gardens, sidewalk planters, and front porch containers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Place a container filled with cat litter at the back of the cupboard under the sink to combat any mysterious odors.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alex Jordan, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
The government contributed an additional 24 beds via medical container units, known as connexes, including one operating room.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The near-endless colors of flowers are the star of many gardens, sidewalk planters, and front porch containers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Place a container filled with cat litter at the back of the cupboard under the sink to combat any mysterious odors.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for container
Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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As can bins that get filled up with random items that don't belong there.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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Beyond picking, these robots also detect diseases and track the location of each fruit bin, providing farmers with valuable insights to manage their crops better.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The festival reached a settlement with 277 ticket holders in 2021, when it was ordered to pay each recipient an award of $7,220.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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What People Are Saying Elon Musk initially brought attention to the SSA's records on dead Social Security number holders in February.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, he was chased back to the second base bag.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Fill the bag with equal parts warm water and white vinegar.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Select the Smart Plug, follow the instructions to plug it into a receptacle, and verify that the LED is flashing blue.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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The machine consists of a small steam boiler, beside which another receptacle to contain naphtha is placed, located on the front portion of a low wagon, the body of which is of iron.—
Mark Fischetti,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2025
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The crew aboard a converted Navy vessel known as the Okeanos Explorer have since April 8 been mapping and exploring unexplored deepwater regions of Hawaii.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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China is expanding its naval reach and presence with a fleet of over 370 vessels, the world's largest by hull count.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even in the immediate build-up to the goal, Salah, inside the six-yard box, nudged Van Dijk’s header onto the post and Diogo Jota hit the crossbar.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Grab a few of these boxes and put them side-by-side to create a larger privacy fence.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The device was created with an empty apple cider vinegar glass bottle, a towel and gasoline.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Towering mounds of textiles sprawl across the terrain, with some garments—price tags still intact—entangled among plastic bags, bottles, and other waste.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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