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
That created a container that became the shape of this.
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Fiction Non Fiction
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
While thyme can tolerate some frost and snow, move it indoors during harsh weather if it’s grown in a container to keep it year-round.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers from reputable brands like Rubbermaid and Oxo.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
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Fiction Non Fiction
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
While thyme can tolerate some frost and snow, move it indoors during harsh weather if it’s grown in a container to keep it year-round.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers from reputable brands like Rubbermaid and Oxo.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for container
Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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Keep extra pairs of shoes inside the compartments for easy access by the door, or add cube bins to hold accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves throughout fall and winter.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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New recycling bins in a lighter shade of blue will come later.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, according to the Wall Street Journal, the new video generator requires copyright holders to opt out.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The digital ID card, which can be kept on a smartphone, would include a holder’s name, residency status, date of birth and nationality.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Grocery bags used to store food in refrigerator/freezer.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As Jewish people enter synagogues across the country for Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, many will be greeted by metal detectors, bag check procedures and armed security guards.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Summerlin let a correctional officer know that the packages with the extra bombs would not fit in the mail receptacle and revealed explosive devices were inside, according to prosecutors.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Those rules are quite strict, Burton said, even requiring the labels be torn off plastic water bottles and put in a separate receptacle.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The vessel will sail four and five-day cruises from Port Canaveral, including stops at its new private Bahamas destination, Celebration Key.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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That indicates passengers who’d caught the virus were able to exit the vessel on their own.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Take off with a cardboard box of first editions and make a getaway?—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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While seemingly more silly than scientific, here’s what a selection of some real-world objects and activities — like hot dogs, movie-going, pawn loans, cardboard boxes, camping and gas station snacks — can tell us about the state of the American consumer and broader economy.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This backpack already comes with two zippered pouches that are perfect for holding refillable toiletry bottles, makeup, and hair accessories.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Market Wines will donate $1 for every glass and every bottle of rosé sold.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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