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 Historically, the tiles are covered in a tin glaze, which gives each tile an opaque, white background. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026 The best bells require high-quality bronze, which is 80 parts copper to 20 parts tin. — Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026 But once the bronze is no longer available because the tin has become hard to get, people are forced back to figure out ways to work with the iron. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 Lime Juice Method For an on-the-rocks cocktail, combine all ingredients into a shaking tin. — John Kell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tin

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Noun

Global oil prices rebounded in July to $100 per barrel before falling in recent weeks to around $80 per barrel, though still well above pre-war levels.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
This would be consistent with much higher prices, possibly in the region of $120-140 per barrel based on historical form.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of barrel

Noun

Local residents even helped rescue one of the young falcons using a bucket and a towel in late June when it was trapped in the Fox River.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
These mega facilities are popping up everywhere which means lots of people are spending insane money instead of pulling out the hose and bucket.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026