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 Time to break out the tin foil hats. Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 June 2026 The result of that supply/demand imbalance best explains tin’s 64% rise over the last 12 months from around $33,000/t to last trades on the London Metal Exchange $54,185/t, down slightly on the record price of earlier this month. Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Bake eggs mixed with veggies, cheese, herbs, and/or spices in muffin or cupcake tins to make protein-packed on-the-go egg cups. Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026 And the gift on Thursday appeared to be well received, with Obama smiling and holding up the tin in a photo with Bush. Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tin
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Noun
  • Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
    Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Mat work, the classic reformer, the Cadillac and the barrel build strength and range of motion.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.
    Brian Hackney, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • After the first wash cycle, add a half cup of baking soda or one tablespoon of oxygen bleach to the drum.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Rosenthal said Alamo has specifically seen success when releasing popcorn buckets for anniversary titles.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Health officials recommend eliminating standing water from bird baths, flowerpots, buckets, old tires, children's toys and other outdoor containers where mosquitoes lay eggs.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

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“Tin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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