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Recent Examples of tin can
Speaking of those tin cans, what do the pressurization tanks smell like after housing four men for weeks at a time?
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
His one weakness may be kryptonite, but clearly, a tin can getting thrown at his head isn’t fun either.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Collecting her life savings from a tin can, Tereza first heads to the travel agency to buy a round-trip commercial airline ticket, the first one available.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
The episode ended on the streets of New York outside the studio, with Kotb driving off in her white minivan, daughters Haley and Hope in the back seat and tin cans tied to the bumper, wedding-style.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
His one weakness may be kryptonite, but clearly, a tin can getting thrown at his head isn’t fun either.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Collecting her life savings from a tin can, Tereza first heads to the travel agency to buy a round-trip commercial airline ticket, the first one available.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
The episode ended on the streets of New York outside the studio, with Kotb driving off in her white minivan, daughters Haley and Hope in the back seat and tin cans tied to the bumper, wedding-style.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin can
Noun
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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My grandfather even owned a tin mine, so that history feels personal, and Coolies Club captures the heritage well.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the vinegar cycle completes, sprinkle ½ cup of baking soda directly into the drum.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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This heritage is also deeply rooted in Puerto Rican cuisine, where the same African legacy that echoes in the drums of Loíza can be tasted in the island’s kitchens.—
Melissa Rose Cooper,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fired out of a canister on a road-mobile trailer shortly after sunrise on Florida's Space Coast, then headed east over the Atlantic Ocean propelled by a solid-fueled rocket booster.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2025
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Some shoppers have been surprised by how long their canisters have lasted.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Tin can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin%20can. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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