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
Label each container clearly and include the date purchased or the expiration date, too.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Was passing containers of lo mein, honey garlic chicken and beef and broccoli around the table part of your annual tradition?
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
As more ocean carriers appear to show an openness to returning to the Red Sea on a limited basis, Maersk reportedly scrapped a long-time fee last month for one of its container vessels that transited the Suez Canal.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Water bottles, shampoo bottles and detergent bottles are fine – but if the item doesn’t have a bottle shape, where the container is wider than the opening, it won’t be recycled.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Was passing containers of lo mein, honey garlic chicken and beef and broccoli around the table part of your annual tradition?
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
As more ocean carriers appear to show an openness to returning to the Red Sea on a limited basis, Maersk reportedly scrapped a long-time fee last month for one of its container vessels that transited the Suez Canal.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Water bottles, shampoo bottles and detergent bottles are fine – but if the item doesn’t have a bottle shape, where the container is wider than the opening, it won’t be recycled.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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And keep your in-flight essentials like headphones, sleep mask, e-reader, and other tech tools together in your personal item that stays with you at the seat rather than in the overhead bin.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The set comes with three small bins and one larger one; use them to neatly stow socks, bras, and underwear.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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From plane seatback organizers to carry-on cup holders, these accessories can save you from boarding delays and other headaches—starting at $9.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ceramic or hard plastic soap dishes, toothbrush holders, and drawer organizers can be cleaned and sanitized in the dishwasher.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thinking globally and acting locally means electing people of vision, not people who couldn't find their way out of a paper bag without a lobbyist lighting their way under the table, or down the wrong path where for-profit companies rule and teachers are scapegoated for society's failures.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Fast-forward to them being pulled over by the side of the boarding line, having to hurriedly transfer essentials between their personal item bag and their carry-on.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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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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The program includes live bands and DJs on select sailings and routes, with performances typically held on larger vessels where space allows for small stage setups.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The vessel had previously sailed from Venezuela and returned to the region, Reuters reported, attributing the statement to an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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And don’t overlook L’Epicerie du Metropole, a petite pâtisserie and gourmet food shop that sells French pastries, handmade chocolates, and (when in season) gorgeous Metropole mooncake gift boxes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tissue boxes were brought to the families as the testimony began.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sip a bottle of txakoli before lunch while enjoying the tranquil views and birdsong.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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That’s great news for collectors, many of whom count this Third Growth Margaux among their favorite bottles.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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