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
The restaurant was in violation of 13 standards, including unlabeled spice containers and an employee wearing jewelry while preparing food.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Avoid storing ground coffee in its original bag after opening, which isn't as tightly sealed as an airtight container.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Alternatively, store them in a breathable container.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
The facility had open containers of crema, rice, beans and onions.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Avoid storing ground coffee in its original bag after opening, which isn't as tightly sealed as an airtight container.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Alternatively, store them in a breathable container.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
The facility had open containers of crema, rice, beans and onions.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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Under the bar equipment and ice bins, the inspector counted 20 droppings.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The dust bin has a push-to-empty mechanism that keeps mess to a minimum.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Season-ticket sales begin Wednesday for current season-ticket holders.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Italians claimed the gold medal by finishing 4 1/2 seconds faster than the American world record-holders, and that margin was so large that Giovannini pulled his two white-gloved hands together and pressed them to the side of his head at the close, just the way NBA star Curry does.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition, guests can enjoy ethically sourced tea from Masha (each bag is compostable and stamped with vegetable ink).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The student suspected of having the firearm was removed from class, and the school resource deputy searched their bag, Boyd said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Recyclable items have separate receptacles and in-room toiletries are in large refillable bottles which help reduce waste.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Abe had become a receptacle for Yamagami’s despair.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tugboats are small vessels with powerful engines that can help tow or push much larger vessels such as cargo ships through ports, harbors and channels, according to the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Heritage & Education Centre.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even with parties signing non-disclosure agreements or vessels being registered under shell companies, journalists have found ways to prove yacht ownership and make that information available with the push of a button.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This cute Basmart Duffel is now up to 40 percent off and checks all of my boxes for the perfect personal item.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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It’s powered by a Chevy Vortec V8 engine and has a chassis Doyle described as similar to a box truck.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bring a picnic and bottle of rosé and take in the views of Mystic from the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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If the robot learns to pick up a bottle in an exact position and the bottle is shifted slightly, a system that only imitates will repeat the original gesture and fail.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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