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Recent Examples of tin can
An anti-de Sitter universe has a boundary, often illustrated to resemble a tin can.
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Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 19 Nov. 2025
The trailer bakes like a tin can in the heat.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Living in space isn't just about floating about in a windowless tin can.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Each camp consists of a large tented living room, individual tents with queen-size beds, and a bathroom with a tin can hot-water shower and drop toilet (there’s no electricity, plumbing, or Wi-Fi).
—Hanya Yanagihara, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2016
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Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 19 Nov. 2025
The trailer bakes like a tin can in the heat.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Living in space isn't just about floating about in a windowless tin can.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Each camp consists of a large tented living room, individual tents with queen-size beds, and a bathroom with a tin can hot-water shower and drop toilet (there’s no electricity, plumbing, or Wi-Fi).
—Hanya Yanagihara, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin can
Noun
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These niobium-tin cavities can operate at higher temperatures, allowing for the use of standard commercial cooling units rather than custom, large-scale cryogenic plants.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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Britain’s last tin mine, South Crofty, near Redruth, has been dormant for nearly 30 years.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pick up a brush and paint to the rhythm of your own drum.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Place the pod directly in the drum, not the detergent drawer, to avoid clogging.—
Katelyn Chef,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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Our favorite countertop baskets, canisters, refrigerator bins, and more are discounted at up to 47 percent off while the deals last.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Tin can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin%20can. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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