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
Take your container gardens from faded to fabulous with these simple tips to add fall color and interest.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Its free online hub, The Greenhorn Guides, provides downloadable e-books and short tutorial videos on everything from container tomatoes to backyard composting.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Rooms are stocked with refillable toiletries containers and glass water bottles.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Single formula dispensers look similar to small containers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Its free online hub, The Greenhorn Guides, provides downloadable e-books and short tutorial videos on everything from container tomatoes to backyard composting.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Rooms are stocked with refillable toiletries containers and glass water bottles.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Single formula dispensers look similar to small containers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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In the western city of Nantes, protesters blocked a highway with burning tires and bins.—
Stephane Mahe,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Also in July, a fire broke out in the overhead bin of a Virgin Australia flight and filled the cabin with smoke.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The government is planning to bring in changes that would allow Golden Visa holders to purchase one residential property valued at NZ $5 million or more (roughly $3 million), a move that is intended to make New Zealand more competitive in the global market of investment migration and travel.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 8,000 fans participated, with season ticket holders representing more than half (62 per cent) of the respondents.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Newsprint accessorized, equally as important as the bags upon which it was affixed.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other transmissions mentioned aviator-style glasses, a black bag, black long pants and longer hair.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When one of the other creatures has gotten loose in scientist Chibuzo’s lab, the eyeball bangs on its receptacle, trying to warn her.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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Secure commercial garbage in a bear-resistant trash receptacle.—
C. A. Bridges,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Since 1972, The Marine Mammal Protection Act has served as a buffer against this cacophony, giving regulators tools to limit harm and protect species from deadly entanglements, vessel strikes, and industrial noise.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What Girl Scout cookies cost Girl Scout Cookies in the 2026 season, including the new Exploremores, are $6 a box for all varieties except Toffee-tastic.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Avoid underlines, unusual bullets and text boxes.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This one is made with clear pockets and slots to put your bottles into.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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What if your old bottle of cooking oil could help save the planet and your smartphone?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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