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
His attorneys contend the containers found on Pino’s boat were collected from other friends’ vessels partying with them on the sandbar that day.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Ideal for containers or small garden beds, these dwarf French marigolds provide vibrant floral displays in rich reds that transition to orange, bronze, and gold over time.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Police released multiple images of the bust, showing the drugs concealed in large containers as well as officers collecting evidence and detaining a suspect.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
The trains moving through Baltimore today carry more than containers.
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Wes Moore,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
Tired of searching for lids for your containers?
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Recipe Tips For 4th Of July Pasta Salad Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three day in the refrigerator.
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Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.
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Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
McAfee, not fully grasping why people would want to drink milk that was unpasteurized, nonetheless went to his silo, filled half-gallon containers and packed them in ice chests.
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CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Ideal for containers or small garden beds, these dwarf French marigolds provide vibrant floral displays in rich reds that transition to orange, bronze, and gold over time.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Police released multiple images of the bust, showing the drugs concealed in large containers as well as officers collecting evidence and detaining a suspect.
—
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The trains moving through Baltimore today carry more than containers.
—
Wes Moore,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
Tired of searching for lids for your containers?
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Recipe Tips For 4th Of July Pasta Salad Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three day in the refrigerator.
—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.
—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
McAfee, not fully grasping why people would want to drink milk that was unpasteurized, nonetheless went to his silo, filled half-gallon containers and packed them in ice chests.
—
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers
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Composting worms are temperature sensitive and may not survive heat waves if their bins warm up too much.
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From conveyor belts and baggage carts to overhead bins and taxi trunks, luggage is constantly subjected to bumps, knocks and rough handling.
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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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Vines have grown through the fence and barbed wire surrounding a tall art deco building in this city’s downtown, and cigarette holders and empty food tins litter the tall weeds.
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The seating changes will require a full stadium reseating process ahead of the 2027 season, though officials said fewer season-ticket holders are expected to be affected than originally anticipated.
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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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The company is most known for its Digit humanoid robot built to help warehouse and manufacturing employees with repetitive tasks like lifting boxes, stacking totes and moving items from other mobile robots onto conveyor belts.
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The knit fabric naturally flexes with your feet while square toe boxes offer plenty of room to wiggle your toes.
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“Containers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containers. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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