as in bins
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 containers
Since its launch, the company has diversified into logistics, fuel delivery, and transport, including hauling containers from Cuban ports to different provinces.
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Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Pickle Robot's system unloads boxes from trailers or containers.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The fresh capital from Terminal Investments will help support expansion plans for Vizhinjam Port, which handled more than two million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first 18 months of its operations.
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Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
RailState uses proprietary trackside sensors to read ID information on containers, providing real-time railroad data and analytics for shippers, logistics teams, planners and investors.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Mint is an aggressively growing herb best relegated to containers.
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Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Storing pet food indoors and securing trash containers can also reduce the availability of food sources.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Remove stagnant water around the home and eliminate containers that might catch and hold water.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Grills, personal fireworks, pets, glass containers and coolers are not permitted on the premises.
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Cole Premo,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Pickle Robot's system unloads boxes from trailers or containers.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The fresh capital from Terminal Investments will help support expansion plans for Vizhinjam Port, which handled more than two million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first 18 months of its operations.
—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
RailState uses proprietary trackside sensors to read ID information on containers, providing real-time railroad data and analytics for shippers, logistics teams, planners and investors.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Mint is an aggressively growing herb best relegated to containers.
—
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Storing pet food indoors and securing trash containers can also reduce the availability of food sources.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Remove stagnant water around the home and eliminate containers that might catch and hold water.
—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Grills, personal fireworks, pets, glass containers and coolers are not permitted on the premises.
—
Cole Premo,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers
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Keep trash bins securely closed and clean up outside garbage.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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The pop-up shops are also offering giveaways like tickets and prize packs, VIP bags, event shirts, and other prizes.
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The canonical examples are handmade luxury items like Hermès bags.
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Within seven years of graduating, the median annual salary for UC bachelor’s degree recipients hits $86,000, which is higher than the median for all four-year degree-holders in California.
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As robust as the army of season-ticket holders is, there are still more than 5,000 names on the waiting list, and the number crunch leaves only a couple of thousand seats available for single-game sales.
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More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown.
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Take Out the Trash Empty garbage bins and recycling from all rooms—not just the kitchen and bath—and don’t forget special receptacles like compost, diaper pails, and litter boxes.
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Water receptacles across the facility were reported to be dirty, including a bowl shared by 15 goats, a turkey, seven chickens, a llama and a potbellied pig, which contained brownish-black sediment and thick green algae.
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In his speech, Kim said the Choe Hyon will be the first ship of a modern North Korean fleet, with even bigger vessels coming.
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Commercial vessels and oil tankers preparing to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical strategic waterways for global trade flows, maintain their wait in the Gulf of Oman, on June 17, 2026.
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Nearby, Mariana Roufett packed boxes of humanitarian aid while thinking about her childhood friend and her family, who remain missing.
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Volunteers organized the supplies — toothbrushes, baby wipes, instant soup and many other items — and loaded them into boxes, drawing hearts on the outside with magic marker.
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“Containers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containers. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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