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
Earlier, the company stressed that the rugged Oshkosh Defense Palletized Load System (PLS) M1075A1 excels in extreme conditions, efficiently distributing supplies and equipment in treacherous environments using demountable flat rack cargo beds or ISO containers.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
For leftovers, there’s a set of glass Pyrex containers that can be placed in the freezer or microwave with no worries about shattering.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Compared to many veggies, garlic plants are relatively small and can potentially be grown in pots or other containers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Unlike a bulky single-unit case, this brilliant one has individual containers for each day.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Use separate cutting boards and containers to avoid cross-contamination between raw meats and fruits and vegetables.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
At a home goods store in a Copenhagen suburb, sales associate Peter Sandell says 20 liter water containers are a hot item.
—Teri Schultz, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
The result is what seems to be a cross between a catamaran and a giant fishing pontoon with a large open deck measuring 900 ft² (83 m²) that can handle standard shipping containers weighing up to 30 tonnes.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Roll-off containers were located near the El Ranchito restaurant, Globe public library and Highway 60 Motors, said a Facebook post.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
For leftovers, there’s a set of glass Pyrex containers that can be placed in the freezer or microwave with no worries about shattering.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Compared to many veggies, garlic plants are relatively small and can potentially be grown in pots or other containers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Unlike a bulky single-unit case, this brilliant one has individual containers for each day.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Use separate cutting boards and containers to avoid cross-contamination between raw meats and fruits and vegetables.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
At a home goods store in a Copenhagen suburb, sales associate Peter Sandell says 20 liter water containers are a hot item.
—Teri Schultz, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
The result is what seems to be a cross between a catamaran and a giant fishing pontoon with a large open deck measuring 900 ft² (83 m²) that can handle standard shipping containers weighing up to 30 tonnes.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Roll-off containers were located near the El Ranchito restaurant, Globe public library and Highway 60 Motors, said a Facebook post.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers
Noun
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New recycling bins in a lighter shade of blue will come later.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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For those who don’t love the look of canvas storage bins and wardrobe boxes, look for an under-bed storage set.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No large bags, backpacks or duffle bags are allowed at the park.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her son helps clip succulents and pick pumpkins and in the past his friends have gotten involved in helping assemble the gift bags.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Department of Homeland Security has detained hundreds of TPS holders from Venezuela nationwide, creating confusion about how the protections are being applied.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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As always, there will be the market’s staple sessions, from catalogue holders’ previews to distributors’ line-ups and dedicated events for exhibitors.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Empty, plastic reusable bottles.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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There are two bottles in the fridge, have fun.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The outside of these types of receptacles need a bit of buffing with a dry microfiber towel to rid of fingerprints, smudges, and stains.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Traditional safes and many mass market receptacles don’t offer that.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Leavitt added that the intelligence community had confirmed the vessels’ ties to terrorist organizations and their role in the northward flow of narcotics.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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At least three of the operations were carried out on vessels originating from Venezuela.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By the time Cubs manager Craig Counsell exercised a quick hook after Fermin’s one-out, fifth-inning single, shadows had enveloped both batter’s boxes.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The piece is a collection of disused shoemaker boxes, once used by cobblers to keep tools, pressed against each other and stacked up, clambering toward the ceiling.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Containers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containers. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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