as in containers
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
place all wrappers in the trash receptacles at the entrances of the theater
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Recent Examples of receptacles
There are toilets and trash receptacles at the parking lot.
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R. Scott Rappold, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Tests involve collecting small stool samples, placing them in provided tubes or other receptacles and then sending them to labs for analysis.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 May 2026
During experiments, after observing humans, three completely dissimilar commercial robots could push wooden blocks from a conveyor belt onto a work station, move them onto tables, and toss them into receptacles safely and reliably.
—New Atlas, 18 May 2026
Sidewalks were remarkably clean; fans took care to find receptacles out of respect for the stadium.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Midsize containers and sets cost $20-$40 and may include separate receptacles for waste and sharps disposal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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
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
Some employees hadn’t completed an accredited food-handler course, the outside trash receptacles weren’t covered and there was insufficient hot water in the employee restroom.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
R. Scott Rappold, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Tests involve collecting small stool samples, placing them in provided tubes or other receptacles and then sending them to labs for analysis.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 May 2026
During experiments, after observing humans, three completely dissimilar commercial robots could push wooden blocks from a conveyor belt onto a work station, move them onto tables, and toss them into receptacles safely and reliably.
—New Atlas, 18 May 2026
Sidewalks were remarkably clean; fans took care to find receptacles out of respect for the stadium.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Midsize containers and sets cost $20-$40 and may include separate receptacles for waste and sharps disposal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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
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
Some employees hadn’t completed an accredited food-handler course, the outside trash receptacles weren’t covered and there was insufficient hot water in the employee restroom.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptacles
containers
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Eco effort Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has EV charging stations, vegan and vegetarian dining options, and utilizes recyclable plastic to-go containers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Moreover, the vessel features a highly modular 150-metric-ton payload capacity that can accommodate standard ISO containers for logistics, research, and surveillance missions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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“Receptacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptacles. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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