Thesaurus results for TIN

tin

noun

ˈtin

Definition of tin

as in barrel

a metal container in the shape of a cylinder row upon row of tins containing food for an emergency that never happened

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Recent Examples of tin In late September, video showed Wang going through the victim’s desk before picking up his coffee tin, opening and inspecting its contents, the police affidavit said. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 Each red tin is packed with layers of white and dark chocolate perfumed with peppermint oil and topped with crushed peppermint candies. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Being part of a tank crew means being exposed to high levels of noise and vibration in a huge machine that's constantly bouncing you about like a pea in a tin. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Its counters are crowded with plants and flowers in various states of decay, stacks of plates, fruit and Venezuelan snacks like tins of Pirulin cookies, all styled like a Dutch still life. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tin

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Noun

Specifically, Mehta highlighted management's commentary on solid execution in Venezuela, with gross production expected to more than double to nearly 600 kbd (kilo barrels per day) by 2031 via three joint ventures.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Asia was flat to down today as the price of oil remained painfully high—above $114 per barrel.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of barrel

Noun

There are rippling gasps, drums, strings, sax, a vaguely Latin guitar, a sample of a woman talking about getting her hair done.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
The oversized drum shade is the main attraction here, giving this floor lamp a little extra presence.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of drum

Noun

The sandworm popcorn bucket for Part Two, which became an online and retail hit, as well the target of a Saturday Night Live sketch, is back.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
In an already tenuous industry marked by razor-thin margins, high rents and increasing costs for goods and labor, some of the Southland’s favorite beach bars and restaurants are dumping out buckets of water this month.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026