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

After receiving unsolicited donations due to his online fame, Ashton chose to redirect these funds to clean seniors' bins for free, reinvesting any surplus into his business and savings.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
All of our pros say using clear bins in this space benefits not just your home for organizational purposes, but your little one’s development as well.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of bins

Noun

There are 12 bags and eight simple stickers; six are for 2x2 tiles, while there are also single 3x2 and 2x1 decals.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.

— Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of bags

Noun

The platform is designed to simplify the transition from traditional satellite and cable distribution to streaming, while giving rights holders and content partners a scalable and secure route into the commercial market.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Chase Pay Over Time is a repayment option available to Chase credit card holders.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of holders

Noun

The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 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 technology was also tested against deceptive behaviour, an in a different scenario, fishing boats appeared to retreat while vessels from another direction accelerated toward the coastguard ship.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Four coastguard vessels from northern Cyprus and a passenger vessel took part in rescue operations, the Interior Ministry said, as well as two coastguard helicopters to the area.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of vessels

Noun

The states measure the Paramount deal the same way, as if entertainment still came in closed boxes.

— Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Workers this week were seen installing safety bollards, protective road posts, hidden beneath flower boxes along the edge of the sidewalk in front of Apple Store, 277 Nichols Road.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026