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
Cops found weed and a metal container containing a pink pill inside the BMW’s trunk, according to the report.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Freight rates from Shanghai to New York increased 14 percent to $4,252 per 40-foot container, and those from Shanghai to Los Angeles rose 10 percent to $3,357.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Add storage containers on the floor of the closet, too.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
The oversized container means fewer interruptions and less chances for your pet to run and hide.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Freight rates from Shanghai to New York increased 14 percent to $4,252 per 40-foot container, and those from Shanghai to Los Angeles rose 10 percent to $3,357.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Add storage containers on the floor of the closet, too.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
The oversized container means fewer interruptions and less chances for your pet to run and hide.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for container
Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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Most days, a bottle of vodka journeyed from standing full in a cabinet to laying empty in a recycling bin.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Bertsch allegedly used a plastic trash bin and struck some of the ducklings before throwing them into the trash, according to the release.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The stroller also boasts a large canopy, cup holders and a spacious storage basket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Share and Share Alike To execute Avo’s college team partnerships, DBGI has worked through a group of athletic department-adjacent entities, such as NIL collectives or multimedia rights holders.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Cooking utensils and small mounds of clothes are kept in plastic bags or heaped on the ground.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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This casserole comes together a little faster with the help of steam-in-bag broccoli florets.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Sidewalks were remarkably clean; fans took care to find receptacles out of respect for the stadium.—
Charleen Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The victim’s prosthetic leg was reportedly removed as a trophy of war and used as a beer-drinking receptacle by Australian troops.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The vessel holds 24 ounces of liquid and is sold at four locations on the main concourse.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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By then, 34 other passengers had departed the vessel, which first sailed from the South American country of Argentina in March, with stops in the Antarctic and other locations before heading to waters off Cape Verde near the coast of West Africa.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Daniella Segura Click the link below for the USA TODAY Network's California June primary voter guide — registration deadline, ballot drop boxes, early voting, and how to track your ballot through Election Day.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Given out for free in streetside orange boxes and in stacks at cafés, The L was stylish and well-informed, highlighting locally famous names and haunts, and establishing a sense of shared community for the corridor.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Otherwise, all of the accommodations have Park Hyatt signatures like Le Labo toiletries in pump bottles, fluffy robes and slippers, minibars, espresso machines, and plenty of bottled water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Experts recommend using a point-of-use sink filter and storing water in stainless steel or glass bottles instead of disposable plastic containers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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