Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin cans
Noun
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The site in Apollo was a dumping ground for hundreds of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive nuclear waste.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026 -
The mom of 4 shared a sweet video holding her son on her hip backstage while the pair rocked out to Barker playing the drums.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Radioactive waste will be sealed in copper canisters, packed with clay, and designed to contain deadly material safely for hundreds of thousands of years underground.—
James Brooks,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The facility stores waste in copper canisters embedded up to 1,480 feet deep in stable granite bedrock.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The magnetic tins stack neatly or stick to your fridge for convenient storage.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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While strawberry shortcakes are usually made with biscuits, this recipe swaps them for tender little cakes baked in muffin tins.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The war prompted Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that facilitates the transport of 20 million barrels of oil per day, or about one-fifth of the global supply.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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According to the report, oil demand is projected to contract by 80,000 barrels per day in 2026, with the sharpest demand cuts in oil coming from the Middle East and Asia Pacific.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Recycling bins can get even funkier thanks to sticky bottles or cans that weren’t rinsed thoroughly.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Coca-Cola has rolled out a set of mini-cans commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary, with a different design for each state.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Tin cans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin%20cans. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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