Thesaurus results for CONTAINERS

containers

noun

plural of container

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 The fine print Whisky and liqueurs, two of Canada’s top alcoholic beverage exports to the US, are exempt from the ban when sold in containers larger than four liters. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026 Frying oil containers sat on the cookline and dry storage area floor. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 Other major Chinese ports have felt the swell of containers, with Dimerco noting that ocean carriers have cut allocations and skipped calls at Qingdao to clear typhoon backlogs at southern ports. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Standard materials send reflecting waves outward at equal angles, creating unpredictable chaotic patterns inside irregular containers. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 These chemicals are used to create a type of transparent and shatter-resistant plastic called polycarbonate, found in products including hard plastic water bottles, food storage containers and eyeglass lenses. — Sean McCann, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026 Investigators are awaiting test results of some 50 containers of an oily, sludge-like substance removed from the basement. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Other suitable options include heavy-duty plastic containers with locking lids or food-grade buckets with gamma seal lids. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 Native Plant Sale Buy native plants to add to your garden or containers to create habitats for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Their advice is simple — compost or use the kitchen garbage disposal to limit the food waste that is thrown out, put trash in outdoor bins right before pickup and make sure garbage cans are secure.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026
Do not compost diseased foliage because home compost piles or bins usually do not get hot enough to kill the pathogens.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of bins

Noun

With nearly 6,900 five-star reviews, the majority of shoppers appreciate the bags’ quality, portability, durability, and value.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Before applying the mulch, Singh advises removing any handles, tape, staples, or labels from the paper bags.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of bags

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Millions of dollars in royalties that Smith diverted from real, deserving artists and rights holders.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
In addition to green card holders, people under age 19 and immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, or certain Pacific Island countries will not see their Medicaid coverage affected by the law.

— Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of holders

Noun

Despite intermittent downpours, shoppers waded through the water carrying bags, backpacks and boxes of groceries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
SpaceX took a big step toward meeting those ambitious goals with today's success, but Starship still has some boxes to check.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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