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 Three containers of beef were seen uncovered inside the walk-in freezer. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Keep water in shatterproof containers with airtight lids to prevent contamination. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 Few kitchen staples have earned the loyalty of users like food storage containers. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026 The products are packaged in individual 5-ounce plastic containers with bar codes 860014523113, 860014523120, and 850079470149 and lot numbers 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026 Microplastics, each no larger than a grain of rice, are formed as throwaways such as water bottles, packaging and fast-food containers break down. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Amazon still sells it as a general-purpose category covering servers, containers and serverless code. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 In 2025, a data center in shipping containers opened on a floating platform near Yokohama. — Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers

Noun

Copley says this could be window frames, doors, or any other entry points, as well as your indoor and outdoor garbage cans, compost bins, or anywhere else waste is located.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026
For bins, Basley recommends labels as a helpful reminder of what’s inside.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of bins

Noun

Paintings, artwork, sculptures, stamps, statuary, other collector’s pieces (such as pieces of archaeology), as well as antiques older than 100 years but not over 250 years old are listed, as are suitcases, trunks, vanities and other types of bags.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Lamb, 27, had four luxury bags stolen from his home, as the burglar entered through a broken window on the property.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of bags

Noun

If these models create songs, and those songs make money, where was the value created and what compensation system makes sense between the original music rights holders, the AI company, and the users of the AI models?

— Charlotte Isidore, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026
Montes grabbed and threw two $10,000 candle holders to the ground, breaking them, and screamed at the congregation, according to prosecutors.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of holders

Noun

Oenophiles can store their wine collection in the home’s original cellar, with space for about 4,000 bottles, and cinephiles can get comfy in the cinema, outfitted with theater-like seating.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bottles

Noun

As receptacles for energy, plants communicate through vibrations, and these vibrations provide clues to their emotional states and sustaining intelligence.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
In order to help prevent potential conflicts, the agency recommends safely storing trash, animal feed and other attractants as well as locking up trash receptacles and food scraps to eliminate odors that may attract wildlife.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of receptacles

Noun

The ministry also said that its forces overnight continued to strike Ukrainian ports and vessels delivering cargo for the armed forces.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
The recommendation comes as Greenland continues to attract both expedition vessels and larger passenger ships during the summer cruise season, according to Cruise Industry News.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of vessels

Noun

The duties also apply to kraftliner, which is a strong paperboard, primarily used in the outer layer of cardboard boxes.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Bring in a big truck, show them a PowerPoint on how to build a car and allow the children to build their own cars from old shoe boxes.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026