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
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
Troopers also discovered 34 open alcohol containers inside the vehicle during the stop, authorities said.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 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
Like mint, lemon balm is best-suited for growing in containers due to its aggressive and sometimes invasive nature, Dilmore says.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
Plants in containers may need daily watering to maintain a moist soil.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Plan ahead by decanting your essentials into lightweight travel-sized containers.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Specifically, patriotic re-usable containers that make sending guests home with leftovers a breeze.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Yuzu trees are cold-hardy, thriving in USDA zones 8 and up, and can even grow in containers for flexibility.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 June 2026
Troopers also discovered 34 open alcohol containers inside the vehicle during the stop, authorities said.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 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
Like mint, lemon balm is best-suited for growing in containers due to its aggressive and sometimes invasive nature, Dilmore says.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
Plants in containers may need daily watering to maintain a moist soil.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Plan ahead by decanting your essentials into lightweight travel-sized containers.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Specifically, patriotic re-usable containers that make sending guests home with leftovers a breeze.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Yuzu trees are cold-hardy, thriving in USDA zones 8 and up, and can even grow in containers for flexibility.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers
Noun
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If any drawers and bins have stains or spills, remove them and wash them in warm, soapy water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Future developments could potentially allow the robot not only to collect clutter into bins but also to return items directly to their proper storage locations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The footage shows men and women with bags over their heads, chained to the wall in the underground tunnels, looking not that dissimilar from detainees at Abu Ghraib.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Both of those marks targeted a wide swath of categories, from mobile games, jewelry and bags to container goods, textiles, clothing and sporting articles.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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During the past two iterations of the World Cup, in Qatar and Russia, visa requirements for ticket holders were waived or dramatically streamlined.—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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The Current hosted the event, and tickets were made available to season-ticket holders, Current Club and Teal Rising Alliance members, and Riverside residents.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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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
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Fans fought in the streets, heaved bottles, smashed windows and shouted filthy insults in the melee, which left nearly 50 people injured.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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There are toilets and trash receptacles at the parking lot.—
R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Tests involve collecting small stool samples, placing them in provided tubes or other receptacles and then sending them to labs for analysis.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The journey is meant to revive a sea route not used for 300 years, and one that in the past could’ve been considered nearly impossible –– given the lack of maps and the crude vessels early navigators of the Bashi Channel once used.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Its fleet currently includes two vessels, its flagship Ultramarine and Ocean Explorer, with a third, World Voyager, scheduled to join in 2027.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Super Bowl winners have his rings, too — the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks, whose players opened their ornate jewelry boxes at a private team party Thursday night to find the prize every NFL player covets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Since the thefts, several victims have installed lock boxes for their packages, and one homeowner reported plans to install a fence.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Containers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containers. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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