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 Eco effort The property has invested in a resort-wide recycling program, providing recycling bins at various touch points and committing to all cups, service ware, and to-go containers being made from recycled materials. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Whether students have textbooks, digital devices or both, they often are accompanied by notebooks, water bottles, lunch containers, workout clothes and more. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 At some point, all that will be left is the gunk at the bottom of the storage containers, and physics will prevent the oil from flowing through those critical pipelines. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Check containers, pots, buckets, toys, plastic covers and other items in and around your home to make sure there’s no standing water too. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 Trees, succulents, herbs and more look sweet in your kitchen or living room but grow far better planted outside in the ground, or in very large containers. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Many gardeners like to grow vegetables in large containers filled with a good potting soil. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 Petunias have a low, spreading growth habit that works well trailing over garden borders or in containers. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026 For larger containers, Steinkopf recommends inserting a wooden dowel into the pot to check moisture deeper in the root ball, since the bottom may still be damp even if the surface feels dry. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

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Noun

Check to see if schools and churches in your area have drop-off bins or take clothing by appointment.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Add word or picture labels (depending on your kids’ age) to storage bins and baskets to maintain a neat and organized space.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of bins

Noun

Those holders could be sitting on sizeable gains despite recent volatility, giving them an incentive to sell now, Lee at Direxion said.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
This is an especially important consideration for prospective certificate of deposit (CD) account holders, as rates here are fixed.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of holders

Noun

Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is most frequently found in pipes, credit cards, plastic bottles, electrical cable insulation, and other everyday items.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
When he was arrested later that day, police found five empty bottles of beer in his car.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of bottles

Noun

Equipping your bathroom with proper storage receptacles such as under-sink bins, standing drawer organizers, and sizable medicine cabinets will make stashing away everything from perfume to lip gloss a bit simpler.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026
The top half included a drop-down writing surface that, when open, revealed additional storage receptacles.

— Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026

Definition of receptacles

Noun

But that prompted Iran to attack vessels trying to bypass its own corridor, reigniting hostilities and leading to the current standoff.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
The Coast Guard has strict rules about charter vessels, their operators and renters, and the number of passengers on board.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of vessels

Noun

Drop it off in person Regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, states have been working to educate voters about submitting ballots by mail earlier or returning them in drop boxes all year.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
In 2014, Taylor Swift sent select lucky fans holiday gift boxes with personalized notes.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026