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Recent Examples of tin
Most cowbells today are still made from traditional materials such as wood, copper, brass, tin or iron for an authentic look and sound.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The price of gold, silver, copper, and tin all hit fresh highs on Wednesday, as investors rushed for safe havens amid concerns over geopolitics and the independence of the US Federal Reserve.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
There are one million tins of sardines in the cupboard.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Make a big portion of each, then serve in small ramekins, cups, or mini muffin tins.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The price of gold, silver, copper, and tin all hit fresh highs on Wednesday, as investors rushed for safe havens amid concerns over geopolitics and the independence of the US Federal Reserve.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
There are one million tins of sardines in the cupboard.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Make a big portion of each, then serve in small ramekins, cups, or mini muffin tins.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin
Noun
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The Dame opted for a gray two-piece set that included barrel-leg trousers with a roomy leg as well as an oversized blazer with sharp shoulders and classic lapels.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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From there, the beer is put into oak barrels, the pores of which contain more microbes.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The genre-blending jam band — consisting of Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (vocals, drums) — has announced dates for its 2026 tour.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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One day, Juurlink, who played the drums, was practicing at the home of his best friend, a bass player.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For Spears, Glory is a drop in the bucket of her legacy, and that’s OK.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2026
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Baldoni and these other buckets of dumb-dumb-juice should be acknowledging the speculation and gossip themselves.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Tin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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