as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
threw the rest of her books and tapes in the trunk and closed the lid
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Recent Examples of trunk
Look for healthy stems and trunks that grow upright rather than sprawling.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.
—Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Sánchez showed off her toned figure in a leopard-print thong string bikini and a straw bucket hat while Bezos wore a navy blue T-shirt with blue and white patterned swim trunks.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Female beetles bore into the trunks and branches of young trees and excavate galleries in the heartwood.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.
—Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Sánchez showed off her toned figure in a leopard-print thong string bikini and a straw bucket hat while Bezos wore a navy blue T-shirt with blue and white patterned swim trunks.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Female beetles bore into the trunks and branches of young trees and excavate galleries in the heartwood.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunk
Noun
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Bulk food bins in the back prep area were missing labels, a repeat violation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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There were bins of sticker rolls, and each wall was lined with tons and tons of stickers.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Players milled about, going from the kitchen to the shower to their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Attendees can also enjoy hourly light shows, explore a voice zone featuring messages from the BTS members, and visit an archive exhibit showcasing album covers, trophies and the members’ personalized lockers.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Fever assistant Austin Kelly — who acted as head coach Saturday in the stead of Stephanie White, who was away from the team for personal reasons — remembered watching the Bulls on box TVs in hotel rooms while traveling with his AAU team during the ’90s.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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According to Opta, Madueke had more touches (12) than any other player in the opposition’s box, completed the most dribbles (three), and finished joint-first in duels won (seven), alongside Jude Bellingham and Dan Burn.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The bra featured clusters of the stone to cover up her chest, but added a fun flair with the addition of dangling stones that hung off of the cups of the bra.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Cold case solved over 50 years after a young mom was killed, her 3-year-old daughter left alive The victim -- 54-year-old grandmother Vivian Moss -- was found dismembered with multiple stab wounds to the chest in San Jose on July 11, 1981.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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“Trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunk. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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