Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin cans
Noun
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Protesters made noise using drums, whistles and megaphones, and even were banging pots and pans together.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026 -
The drums become more insistent, the harmonies stack higher, and suddenly all the movement has a direction.—
Precious Fondren,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Shop our favorite countertop canisters and organizers, hooks for utensils and mugs, spice racks, storage baskets, and more to hide clutter in your kitchen this year.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The spending commitments also included more than $30 million for ammunition and more than $25 million on less-lethal weapons and crowd-control devices, including tear gas canisters, pepper sprays and Tasers, according to the report.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
19 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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Due to the cost of glass at the time, the back bar bottles were made thick and sturdy, and usually ornate to display the whiskey, since it was often poured from the larger barrels for patrons.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the lesson in rain barrels, Swire Coca-Cola will be offering a chance to win prizes.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Assuming that businesses passed the entire fee to consumers, as expected, costs would rise about 3 cents for six 12-ounce beer cans, 5 cents for a standard-sized wine bottle and 26 cents for a fifth of spirits.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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The beer is available at Ten10 in cans or on draft for a limited time.—
Stephen M. Dowell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Tin cans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin%20cans. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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