tin cans

plural of tin can

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin cans
Noun
  • Students from his alma mater, City Montessori School, joined the celebrations dressed as celestial objects, while a band played drums and trumpets, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The catchy song features funkadelic basslines, pulsating drums, and their sharp vocals and rap flow.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That prospect creates tremendous angst among activists who worry about the degradation of storage canisters over time.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
  • When Border Patrol agents rolled tear gas canisters toward the feet of the protesters, prosecutors alleged Caravello ran up to one of the canisters and tried to kick it.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The liners, which can also be used as muffin tins, are a sustainable, plastic-free, and reusable alternative to single-use, throwaway aluminum or paper liners, and can be reused for years to come.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Students at Yale and other New England schools had been tossing around empty pie tins from the Frisbie Baking Company in Connecticut, according to the Strong National Museum of Play.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The barrels have been released in sequential order over the last decade.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Orange barrels and flags across the Treasure Valley have had a lot of motorists seeing red the past couple of years.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Most local shops also offer refrigerators with grab-and-go cold drinks, such as cans of coconut, lychee and tamarind juice.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The evening included readings of erotic poetry by James Massiah and Adult Entertainment, sensual cocktails canapés by Heal Goblin, as well as beers and cans of water for those who couldn’t get into the crowded venue that poured out onto the street.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Tin cans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin%20cans. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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