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
WineSafe and snack containers are also available.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The snack was initially sold in small bags, but cardboard boxes and cylindrical tubs later became the norm in theaters, likely because the containers didn’t make noise to access and were less prone to butter leakage, Melnick said.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The main house was constructed from three standard 20-ft (6 m) containers, plus another that's double that length.
—Adam Williams
april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s because plastic caps, crates, snack bags and containers are becoming more difficult to procure.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The sausage was held at an unsafe temperature, several food containers weren’t dated and the plastic spoons weren’t stored with the handles facing up.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Stop spills in their tracks by placing liquids in leakproof containers—even a Ziploc bag will do the trick in a pinch!
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
My containers of caladium have produced a lot of bulbs.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The image from an Airbus Defense and Space Pléiades Neo satellite shows a truck loaded with 18 blue containers going into a tunnel at the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center on June 9, 2025.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The snack was initially sold in small bags, but cardboard boxes and cylindrical tubs later became the norm in theaters, likely because the containers didn’t make noise to access and were less prone to butter leakage, Melnick said.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The main house was constructed from three standard 20-ft (6 m) containers, plus another that's double that length.
—Adam Williams
april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s because plastic caps, crates, snack bags and containers are becoming more difficult to procure.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The sausage was held at an unsafe temperature, several food containers weren’t dated and the plastic spoons weren’t stored with the handles facing up.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Stop spills in their tracks by placing liquids in leakproof containers—even a Ziploc bag will do the trick in a pinch!
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
My containers of caladium have produced a lot of bulbs.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The image from an Airbus Defense and Space Pléiades Neo satellite shows a truck loaded with 18 blue containers going into a tunnel at the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center on June 9, 2025.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers
Noun
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There are plenty of inconveniences frequent air travelers have become accustomed to, from long security lines to shrinking overhead storage bins, but few are as disconcerting as heavy turbulence in flight.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kraus recommends using containers or bins for organization as well as thinking outside of the box a bit.—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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That’s an increase of $10 on each of the first two bags and $50 on the third.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Some appeared to be carrying remains in evidence bags before leaving around noon.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To that end, UM-PRO has advised its membership to not speak to law enforcement without an attorney present, per our constitutional rights (for both citizens and visa holders).—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While this issue is perhaps most notable for studios and rights holders, streamers and asset managers who handle smaller, more consistent projects can also be affected by this ongoing need for relevance.—
Ernest Sturm,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eco effort No plastic bottles of water nor tiny beauty amenities in-room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Clase Azul, of course, is known for its ultra-premium tequilas (and the striking bottles that hold its spirits); now the brand is taking you on an exclusive journey through its lineup just in time for the warmer weather.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Space toilets use air flow to pull urine and feces away and into receptacles, which are stored for disposal.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The small grab-and-go posts were little more than event spaces, photo ops, and receptacles for OK-at-best coffee.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instead, the analyst, whom the firm did not name due to the sensitivity of the activity, found that vessels are still moving through the strait, with traffic picking up in recent days to roughly 15 ships per day, according to the firm’s report posted on Substack.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Beijing has been ramping up its military pressure against the island by sending warplanes and naval vessels near it almost daily, while its military occasionally stages live-fire drills around the island, the latest in December.—
E. Eduardo Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The birthday boxes are an initiative with the village’s Ability Awareness Committee.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Specialty crops, which include tangerines and tangelos are now at 450,000 boxes, up from the 400,000 boxes produced last season.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Containers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containers. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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