Definition of tinnext
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 Henry is a must-visit for small-batch wines and tins of briny fish. Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 Stored in aluminum foil tins with clear plastic lids in the cooler, the sandwiches deliver a ton of flavor in bitty, two-bite stacks. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 June 2026 Our mood board is full of natural and whimsical touches, such as old wine bottles and tomato sauce tins repurposed as decor, offering a subtle Italian feel. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026 The tins will be available in France, Germany and Australia. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tin
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Noun
  • Through a series of chemical processes, toasting barrels makes wood sugars more readily available for extraction during the whiskey aging process.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • While barrel legs, horseshoe jeans, and other novelty shapes continue to come and go, wide-leg denim remains one of the easiest styles to wear.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Algerian flags waved above the crowd as chants echoed through the plaza, alongside the sounds of drums, horns and singing.
    J.M. Banks June 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
  • Unlike many electronic performers, Rüfüs Du Sol build their shows around live instrumentation, with drums, synthesizers, guitars and vocals, creating a multisensory experience that feels more like a dance floor rock concert than a DJ set.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Typically, deserving candidates are sure things in one bucket or another.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Shovel the mound quickly and smoothly into the bucket.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026

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“Tin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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