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 Apollo 2 picked metal brackets from supply bins and placed them into sequencing containers, adjusting its movements when necessary. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026 The helicopter landed on a road just beyond cargo shipping containers, video from CNN affiliate WABC showed. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026 According to a compilation of both ports’ daily rail reports from The Dwell, the Port of Los Angeles had 23,716 import containers waiting for on-dock rail in its Friday report, with 8,172 of them waiting nine days or longer. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 This collectible set includes six light green and blue glass containers with matching lids. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026 The tiny containers – which hold the tools to fix DNA misspellings and guide them to the right place – are considered safer than the older method of ferrying the drug through the body inside the shell of an inactivated virus. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 No two containers touch, shade is integrated throughout, and the partitions between containers have slats in them, to create a passive cooling effect and lower the risk of fires spreading. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 From acrylic canisters for the pantry to the right under-the-sink storage in a bathroom, organization containers are useful. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026 Afterward, store washed or cut produce in clean containers in the refrigerator and away from raw meat, poultry and seafood to avoid cross-contamination. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers

Noun

First, ensure trash bins are tightly sealed and stored a few feet away from your home, since open waste easily attracts mice or rats.

— Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 1 Nov. 2026
And the city has removed many of the huge street-corner bins where Parisians are accustomed to dropping their empty wine and beer bottles.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of bins

Noun

This fall, that means no skinny jeans, chunky dad sneakers, bags with logos, or all-black outfits.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2026
According to prosecutors, Joseph came back half an hour later and started throwing bags of jewelry and women's clothes on the front yard and sidewalk.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of bags

Noun

Rayonier holders should continue to watch lumber market prices to help determine where the stock could go in the near term.

— Sebastien Chasse, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
At the adjacent Westfield Century City, where AFM badge holders can take advantage of a discount program, more than 65 food outlets populate the multi-level, open-air mall.

— Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of holders

Noun

Computer modeling of the results suggests half of the plastic bottles washing into the Great Lakes and oceans every year come from at least 10 miles and up to 120 miles away, the scientists reported.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
The brand sends them lots of free bottles; Alicia repays the favor by posting her family enjoying whatever companies send her.

— Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of bottles

Noun

Iran reported three additional attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, while data from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) indicated that attacks on vessels were continuing at a near-record rate.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Christened Hanaa, the Evo 31 is a compact explorer designed to offer the space, comfort, and luxury typically associated with larger vessels.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026