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 design may also allow more refrigerated containers, commonly known as reefer units, to be carried onboard.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Plants grow just one to two feet tall, with a weeping habit perfect for spilling out of containers and over rock walls, or planting as a dynamic groundcover.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The trans-Atlantic trade lane saw a 26,000-TEU decline to 112,000 containers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Regular agreements become supportive containers rather than constrictive walls.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The bill also requires all containers in a single vehicle now be attributed to one individual.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Limit memory items to specific containers to prevent overflow.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
At the Port of Virginia, humans operate cranes that load containers onto trucks, but the cranes can also arrange huge stacks of containers on their own.
—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The containers have leak-proof, airtight lids and are microwave, dishwasher and freezer-safe.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Plants grow just one to two feet tall, with a weeping habit perfect for spilling out of containers and over rock walls, or planting as a dynamic groundcover.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The trans-Atlantic trade lane saw a 26,000-TEU decline to 112,000 containers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Regular agreements become supportive containers rather than constrictive walls.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The bill also requires all containers in a single vehicle now be attributed to one individual.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Limit memory items to specific containers to prevent overflow.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
At the Port of Virginia, humans operate cranes that load containers onto trucks, but the cranes can also arrange huge stacks of containers on their own.
—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The containers have leak-proof, airtight lids and are microwave, dishwasher and freezer-safe.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers
Noun
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His property keeps walkie-talkies, bathtubs, safety rails, baby wipes, diaper bins, and soft towels available.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Keep garbage bins covered and clean them frequently to remove sticky foods.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The detective believes Levine saw the bags Palacios was carrying and mistook him for a homeless person.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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And many of us turn to microwave bags for convenience and ease.—
Emily Heil,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Platinum badge holders can make up to three reservations per day and individual track badgeholders can make up to two per day.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Shares declined 3% after the oil and natural gas company announced an 11 million share offering for holders of SFG Fang Holdings.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are a lot of special-edition bottles that come out every year, and most of them change up the packaging but not the actual liquid inside.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Recyclable items have separate receptacles and in-room toiletries are in large refillable bottles which help reduce waste.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cartwright recommends glass or BPA-free plastic receptacles, which are suitable for both refrigeration and reheating.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
23 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Small ships like this one remain one of the most effective—and intimate—ways of accessing the twists and turns of the Amazon Basin, allowing vessels to moor in remote riverine communities and forests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Iran has reportedly begun laying mines in the crucial maritime trade route and UK authorities said three ships off Iran’s coast were hit by projectiles, while US forces reported destroying 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Volunteers will be on hand to help people unload boxes.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The agency also offers Sabbath food boxes at no cost, refers individuals for health care and social services and manages a closet full of modest clothing for observant women.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Containers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containers. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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