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
As for soil ingredients, Cornell Mix is a popular choice for both hanging baskets and containers of any sort.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
Small raised beds or large containers make excellent garden sites for beginners.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Some employees weren’t properly washing their hands, several bottles of chemicals and containers of food weren’t labeled, and cloths for wiping down surfaces were dirty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025
Line the container with paper towels to absorb any moisture.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
Small raised beds or large containers make excellent garden sites for beginners.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Some employees weren’t properly washing their hands, several bottles of chemicals and containers of food weren’t labeled, and cloths for wiping down surfaces were dirty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025
Line the container with paper towels to absorb any moisture.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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This includes: Firewood stacks Garbage or recycling bins Patio furniture Playground equipment Large rocks or landscaping features 3.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Seal garbage tightly in bags, and rinse out bottles and cans before placing in recycling bins.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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This decision resolves a long-standing paradox for crypto holders.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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According to Chhabria, if rights holders provide evidence of market dilution, that may raise the strongest opposition most likely to win AI copyright fights.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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The Republic of Tea charges $14.50 for 36 bags of hibiscus tea in a metal tin.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Some pretty wild things are going on over in the accessories department, where high-summer necessities like raffia bags and sleek sunglasses are up to 40% off.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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There was an 87% increase in reports of high-volume mail theft from mail receptacles, with 20,574 reports in 2019 and 38,535 reports in 2022.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Duluth, Minnesota, has installed effective and unobtrusive signs at each beach entrance next to a garbage receptacle.—
John Michael Pierobon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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Capsized 27-foot gold Chris-Craft vessel in Lake Tahoe.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Fortune The shipping industry was on high alert Sunday amid fears that Tehran could target commercial vessels in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Gamify discovery: Blind boxes tap into emotion and curiosity, driving repeat purchases.—
Sylvana Quader Sinha,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Photos from the scene show the felines pressed against the front windshield of the van, with others found in cardboard boxes inside the vehicle.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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To disinfect the inside of the refrigerator without bleach or other chemicals, mix one part of white vinegar and two parts of hot water in a spray bottle.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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The Chinese lady behind the bar served my father a bottle of Budweiser and a bowl of peanuts.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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