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
His attorneys contend the containers found on Pino’s boat were collected from other friends’ vessels partying with them on the sandbar that day.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Ideal for containers or small garden beds, these dwarf French marigolds provide vibrant floral displays in rich reds that transition to orange, bronze, and gold over time.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
Police released multiple images of the bust, showing the drugs concealed in large containers as well as officers collecting evidence and detaining a suspect.
—CBS News, 22 June 2026
The trains moving through Baltimore today carry more than containers.
—Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2026
Tired of searching for lids for your containers?
—ABC News, 22 June 2026
Recipe Tips For 4th Of July Pasta Salad Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three day in the refrigerator.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
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
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
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Ideal for containers or small garden beds, these dwarf French marigolds provide vibrant floral displays in rich reds that transition to orange, bronze, and gold over time.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
Police released multiple images of the bust, showing the drugs concealed in large containers as well as officers collecting evidence and detaining a suspect.
—CBS News, 22 June 2026
The trains moving through Baltimore today carry more than containers.
—Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2026
Tired of searching for lids for your containers?
—ABC News, 22 June 2026
Recipe Tips For 4th Of July Pasta Salad Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three day in the refrigerator.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers
Noun
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To organize items, users simply designate destinations such as laundry baskets, toy bins, or trash cans using clip-on fiducial markers.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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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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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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Higher-quality incense holders will include accessories such as tweezers, which make picking up cones a breeze.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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On Wednesday, lawyers representing the TPS holders asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the consolidated case, arguing that the documents reveal that the justices don’t yet have all the facts and that the Haiti termination was pre-ordained and prejudice-fueled.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
22 June 2026
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Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Take Out the Trash Empty garbage bins and recycling from all rooms—not just the kitchen and bath—and don’t forget special receptacles like compost, diaper pails, and litter boxes.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Water receptacles across the facility were reported to be dirty, including a bowl shared by 15 goats, a turkey, seven chickens, a llama and a potbellied pig, which contained brownish-black sediment and thick green algae.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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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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During a scene in the show toward the end, Hargitay's character roots through several boxes around her.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Though crates, boxes and moving vans will not be present, the first day of July is like moving day in college football.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Containers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containers. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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