1
as in to stop
slang
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
can the chatter, or I'm kicking you out of this library
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2
as in to remove
to let go from office, service, or employment
the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers
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as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the racketeers were rounded up and thrown in the can
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as in restroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
I excused myself and asked if I could use the can
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4
as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he fell on the ice and landed on his can
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Recent Examples of can
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In a new study, glass bottles contained far more microplastics than plastic bottles or cans, likely from the caps.
—Julia Ries, Health, 9 Aug. 2025
Four empty cans and a takeout drink are on the stairs.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Even dry cat food has some moisture in it but cans of wet food definitely have water in them.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Outside food, beverage, liquid containers, alcohol, cans, bottles, flasks (hydroflasks, metal, etc.) or coolers.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In a new study, glass bottles contained far more microplastics than plastic bottles or cans, likely from the caps.
—Julia Ries, Health, 9 Aug. 2025
Four empty cans and a takeout drink are on the stairs.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Even dry cat food has some moisture in it but cans of wet food definitely have water in them.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for can
Verb
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Texas Democrats fled their state on August 3, heading to Illinois, New York and Massachusetts, in order to stop Republicans from approving the redrawn House maps sought by President Donald Trump that would give the GOP five more winnable seats before next year's midterm elections.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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That means that education will continue to be a big part in stopping scammers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kennedy has removed the 17 experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, replacing them with an anti-vaccine cadre of seven mostly unqualified individuals.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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When flushing internal pipes, aerators should be removed first (if applicable), prior to flushing.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This series features bourbon made from barrels specifically selected by the distiller, and the result is a bourbon that is certainly a cut above.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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If an alternate customer isn’t found, pulling Russian barrels off the market would be bullish for prices which are hovering near $70 a barrel.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Associated Press in 2021 investigated how the technology landed a Chicago grandfather in jail after it was used as evidence to charge him with murder, with a judge later dismissing the case due to insufficient evidence.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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The case ultimately went to trial, where the actor was found guilty and sentenced to 150 days in jail.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For example, the company decided in January to reverse its open-door policy, meaning only paying customers were allowed to use its restrooms.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The city had just gone toe-to-toe with state lawmakers over Charlotte’s nondiscrimination ordinance, which allowed transgender people to use public restrooms that aligned with their gender identity.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of fans parked in the seats of Lubbers Stadium for a night of musical pageantry.—
Finn Gomez,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Republicans are reportedly discussing ways to create new red seats in Indiana, Missouri, Ohio and Florida, which fueled calls for Democratic-run states to counter by redrawing their own maps.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Martial law is usually enacted when civilian authority has ceased to function, is completely absent, or has become ineffective.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
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Boston Magazine reported that during her training she was ultimately dismissed for administering opiates without a doctor’s order and leaving her shift early.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Bond's attorneys filed a lawsuit against the unnamed accuser, and the suit was ultimately dismissed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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