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 container shipping giant now expects 4 percent growth in 2025, up from the prior range of 2 percent to 4 percent.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
On Time: 10:30 p.m. Day: Saturday Address: 17 Nassau Avenue (The Lot)
Lot Radio, the trendy livestreamed radio station housed in a shipping container, will host a 3-mile run followed by a party with smash burgers, hydration and a hat giveaway.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
From containers to serverless functions, cloud architecture keeps mutating.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 28 Oct. 2025
Whisk together melted butter, honey mustard, paprika and garlic powder in a microwavable container until smooth; set aside.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
On Time: 10:30 p.m. Day: Saturday Address: 17 Nassau Avenue (The Lot)
Lot Radio, the trendy livestreamed radio station housed in a shipping container, will host a 3-mile run followed by a party with smash burgers, hydration and a hat giveaway.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
From containers to serverless functions, cloud architecture keeps mutating.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 28 Oct. 2025
Whisk together melted butter, honey mustard, paprika and garlic powder in a microwavable container until smooth; set aside.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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Cardoza was seen sitting on a bench after fleeing, removing his pants and throwing them in a garbage bin, which investigators were able to recover, Docks said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cordoza even went as far as removing his pants and tossing them in a garbage bin, Dox said, while Patterson removed his sweatshirt and sweatpants and stuffed them into his shorts, per the affidavit.—
Michael Dorgan , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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But analysts caution that the situation remains subject to change, and stressed that airline ticket holders should check directly with carriers for the latest updates to their travel.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Round out your gift by pairing the tins with a cute ceramic holder.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
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Anything from a bag of rice to beans, anything's gonna help.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Flight attendants say to pack smart by using packing cubes and putting heavier items at the bottom of your bag.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Now the cruelty that defines our attitudes toward children has a receptacle in social media.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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Items under consideration include benches, decorative paving and trash receptacles.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Chinese leader then toured the vessel, including inspecting the mess hall and giving a trial press of the ship’s catapult button, according to CCTV.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to Clerc, the company’s Gemini Cooperation vessel-sharing alliance with Hapag-Lloyd has allowed Maersk to transport more volumes using the same capacity, ultimately resulting in a $50 million cost benefit in the third quarter.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Chalamet himself is locked in a glass box, wearing a similar orange head, plus a custom Marty Supreme track suit, being pelted by ping-pong balls.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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The patch had, after all, come in a box labeled Energy Boost.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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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 14 Nov. 2025.
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