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Recent Examples of tin can
For his characters, trapped in a flying tin can hurtling through space, life is far from communal — despite the fact that they’re expected to build a new colony together.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
For one thing, tin can splash back onto the main mirror of the machine, which would reduce its ability to funnel light to wafers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 July 2013
Speaking of those tin cans, what do the pressurization tanks smell like after housing four men for weeks at a time?
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
His one weakness may be kryptonite, but clearly, a tin can getting thrown at his head isn’t fun either.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
For one thing, tin can splash back onto the main mirror of the machine, which would reduce its ability to funnel light to wafers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 July 2013
Speaking of those tin cans, what do the pressurization tanks smell like after housing four men for weeks at a time?
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
His one weakness may be kryptonite, but clearly, a tin can getting thrown at his head isn’t fun either.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tin can
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin can
Noun
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This recipe can also be made in a muffin tin for single servings.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Add all ingredients together in a tin with crushed ice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The drums punch and plod like textbook EDM; indistinguishable synths twinkle.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
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The Velvet Sundown’s melodies follow chord progressions, and their songs have rhythm sections that follow along with the bass and drums.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Then empty the vacuum canister into the trash and dispose of it.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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According to the criminal complaint, investigators spotted Grigsby on video footage holding a black canister and walking up the Northwest Stairwell toward a line of police officers defending the area.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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“Tin can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin%20can. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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