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 10 standards, including containers of uncovered food and dishes stacked wet.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Frozen ice condensate was found directly on an uncovered liver in a storage container.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
So on these lids, which were to be collected after ripping them off a small container of gum, the logos of the teams on the front of the caps are airbrushed out.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Frozen ice condensate was found directly on an uncovered liver in a storage container.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
So on these lids, which were to be collected after ripping them off a small container of gum, the logos of the teams on the front of the caps are airbrushed out.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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Rather than tossing your wallet, phone, boarding pass, and other loose items into a security bin, keep them together inside a small belt bag.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Garbage Wasps are also scavengers, and they can often be found flying around garbage bins looking for their next meal.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Health insurance may not cover policy holders abroad, so double-check those terms beforehand (and look into travel insurance as needed).—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Can season-ticket holders pay over a period of time?—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Style it with sneakers and a belt bag for a walking tour, then switch to dressier accessories for a night out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Keep reading for more of Michael Kors Outlet’s best bags below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The series is the perfect receptacle to hold all of Ullman's characters, impressions, and ruminations on British life.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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If a person eats half a sandwich and puts the other half in a recycling bin with the bag, everything in the receptacle may go to a landfill.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Israeli strikes on Iranian oil fields and Iranian drone attacks elsewhere have forced production to slow or halt, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed over fear of vessels being targeted by Tehran.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tankers have avoided the narrow waterway after Tehran threatened to attack vessels attempting to transit the strait.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The back line compresses space, the midfield disrupts passing lanes and Ferree has commanded his box with composure beyond his years.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The news agency, citing sources, reported that the devices were made of a sports drink bottle that was filled or partially filled with explosive material and placed inside glass jars and surrounded by nuts and bolts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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