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Recent Examples of crate
One by one, the four California sea lions slid out of their crates and into the ocean.
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
In the valley below, the haulers approached, massive vehicles that carried thousands of crates on the flatbeds that made up the rear three-quarters of each.
—EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Harvested by hand, the olives are combed off onto nets, collected into crates and rushed to the mill to be pressed within 48 hours to guarantee oil of highest quality.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Among the cargo were crates of china, tools, shoes, and textiles, including coats, hats, pants, and bolts of fabric—including silk fabric.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
In the valley below, the haulers approached, massive vehicles that carried thousands of crates on the flatbeds that made up the rear three-quarters of each.
—EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Harvested by hand, the olives are combed off onto nets, collected into crates and rushed to the mill to be pressed within 48 hours to guarantee oil of highest quality.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Among the cargo were crates of china, tools, shoes, and textiles, including coats, hats, pants, and bolts of fabric—including silk fabric.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crate
Noun
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Located in shallow waters near Costa Rica’s Cahuita National Park, the wrecks were long thought to belong to pirate ships, according to local legend.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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The driver was taken into custody and booked on a charge of felony vandalism due to the damage caused in the wreck, the outlet reported.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The first night, the characters are menaced by a bald hulk in overalls, wearing a clown mask with the mouth area (including his teeth) smashed in.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Because the park was damaged and is surrounded by the hulks of once-beloved homes.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Like most wool rugs, this piece might shed over time, but the brand recommends vacuuming frequently without a beater bar to ensure the life of the rug.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Morant’s game-winning buzzer beater against Miami on April 3 felt like an important moment for him and his teammates.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Whisk in olive oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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These include green apple, lemon rind and honeysuckle and finishes with a gentle minerality.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Stan would then state how urgently this jalopy was in need of cleaning, and Sandra might remark dryly how men never change.—
Colm Tóibín,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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Stan would then state how urgently this jalopy was in need of cleaning, and Sandra might remark dryly how men never change.—
Colm Tóibín,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Crate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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