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Recent Examples of tins
The magnetic tins stack neatly or stick to your fridge for convenient storage.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
While strawberry shortcakes are usually made with biscuits, this recipe swaps them for tender little cakes baked in muffin tins.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s in those iconic metal tins, they were discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Altoids Sours, those cult-favorite candies packaged in metal tins, were launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s and discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Altoids Sours Altoids Sours, launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s, were packaged in distinctive metal tins and delivered an intense tartness before turning sweet.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
In colorful tins, emblazoned with cartoonish tiny fish, the protein-rich food has quietly become a popular healthy meal staple.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
Potential health risks aside, eating five tins of sardines per day probably isn’t even feasible for most people.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
While strawberry shortcakes are usually made with biscuits, this recipe swaps them for tender little cakes baked in muffin tins.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s in those iconic metal tins, they were discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Altoids Sours, those cult-favorite candies packaged in metal tins, were launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s and discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Altoids Sours Altoids Sours, launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s, were packaged in distinctive metal tins and delivered an intense tartness before turning sweet.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
In colorful tins, emblazoned with cartoonish tiny fish, the protein-rich food has quietly become a popular healthy meal staple.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
Potential health risks aside, eating five tins of sardines per day probably isn’t even feasible for most people.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tins
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The war prompted Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that facilitates the transport of 20 million barrels of oil per day, or about one-fifth of the global supply.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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According to the report, oil demand is projected to contract by 80,000 barrels per day in 2026, with the sharpest demand cuts in oil coming from the Middle East and Asia Pacific.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Recycling bins can get even funkier thanks to sticky bottles or cans that weren’t rinsed thoroughly.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Coca-Cola has rolled out a set of mini-cans commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary, with a different design for each state.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The site in Apollo was a dumping ground for hundreds of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive nuclear waste.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The mom of 4 shared a sweet video holding her son on her hip backstage while the pair rocked out to Barker playing the drums.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Tins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tins. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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