Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin cans
Noun
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Your memory will be a ray of light piercing the darkness that surrounds us right now as authoritarian drums beat loudly and threaten the civil rights of Americans.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Stadia builds its sound with the conventional guitars, drums and bass but also harp and violin.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Repurpose them as vases, planters, utensil holders, or simple storage canisters.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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California is one of five states that allow probation officers to routinely carry canisters on their person.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For quick, single-serve portions, muffin tins or silicone cupcake molds work well.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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As my recycling bin fills with tins, my optimism rises, too.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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By contrast, even in the early 1900s gasoline could be transported in barrels and cans.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rain barrels are growing in popularity, and come in a variety of designs and materials, including old-fashioned wood and metal, and newer plastic models.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, Conagra was hit with a flurry of lawsuits alleging that cans of Pam cooking spray burst into flames, severely burning users.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Tin cans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin%20cans. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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