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Recent Examples of tin
That’s when Jack discovers the tin full of custom drugs that were left in their room by the demented chemistry major who used to live there (the reliably hilarious Sarah Sherman, appearing in a step-by-step YouTube tutorial about surviving the pills her character invented).
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Inside, portions of an old tin ceiling can be seen through openings in the drop ceiling that was added years later.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s in those iconic metal tins, they were discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Altoids Sours, those cult-favorite candies packaged in metal tins, were launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s and discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Inside, portions of an old tin ceiling can be seen through openings in the drop ceiling that was added years later.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s in those iconic metal tins, they were discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Altoids Sours, those cult-favorite candies packaged in metal tins, were launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s and discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin
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The free event will feature children’s crafts, activities and play spaces, farm animals to observe and pet, hayrides, barrel train rides, farm demonstrations, face painting and more, according to a press release about the celebration.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Uncertainty around the strait again pushed crude oil prices to near $100 a barrel yesterday.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Along with North, last year’s inaugural class included Kansas City arts pillars such as visual artist Harold Smith, drum and dance instructor Danny Hinds and singer Darcus Speed Gates, reflecting the range of disciplines the awards aim to recognize.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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The album marks Mering’s first time executive-producing, working alongside her longtime collaborator Jonathan Rado and other producers, as well as Nick Movshon on bass, Homer Steinweiss on drums, Benny Bock on keyboards, and more.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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Italian Leather Quilted Wallet Crossbody, $92 Part tote, part crossbody, this bucket bag will be your new everyday accessory.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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LaMelo Ball beat his chest and shouted a few choice words, exhilarated after draining the bucket that ensured the Charlotte Hornets lived to play another day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Tin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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