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 Pumpkin-Pecan Tassies These tiny pies, baked in a muffin tin, showcase the flavors of pumpkin and pecans in a one- or two-bite dessert. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 29 Oct. 2026 Shelves in walk-in cooler on market side are covered in tin foil that is coming apart and covered in food residue. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 All come with a highly reusable tin for whatever your host’s heart desires. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 Her home is built of tin and a tarp, constructed under a flyover in the capital New Delhi. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin

Noun

Brent is trading above $110 a barrel, of which perhaps $40 could be attributed to geopolitical risk.

— Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
The global average jet fuel price is currently hovering around $196 a barrel.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of barrel

Noun

Her set evoked a football halftime show and homecoming celebration at historically Black colleges and universities, with a marching band, drum line, steppers and majorette-style dancers performing in front of bleachers.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Demonstrators banging on drums, yelling, and making siren sounds with an electronic bullhorn could be heard within the boardroom.

— Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of drum

Noun

Grant sparked an 8-0 run to start the game by making a 3-pointer and then adding two assists on the next two buckets during the run.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
Candy is dandy as a Halloween treat, but what the kids really wanted this year were the clicker keychains columnist Donna Vickroy included in her trick-or-treat bucket.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026