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
Barefoot and wearing only swim trunks, Gray climbed to the fourth level, then went higher, looking for a fifth.
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Watering around the trunk may not reach the far-reaching roots, Abdi says.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
The actress accessorized with a mini trunk handbag from the same brand.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
To maintain this tree-like look, prune any stems that grow out of the trunk sideways.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Watering around the trunk may not reach the far-reaching roots, Abdi says.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
The actress accessorized with a mini trunk handbag from the same brand.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
To maintain this tree-like look, prune any stems that grow out of the trunk sideways.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunk
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People are supposed to be using drugs and joining gangs and garbage is supposed to be scattered on the ground rather than placed in bins.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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From the Samsonite Freeform Hardside Carry-on to the Coolife 3-piece Carry-on Luggage Set, these are the kind of luggage pieces that can glide through airports, survive overhead bin battles, and still look chic rolling into your hotel lobby.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Kendricks spoke Wednesday at his locker directly across from Fred Warner, the four-time All-Pro who sustained a right-ankle fracture three months ago and is working toward an improbable comeback should the 49ers reach the NFC Championship round.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some Georgia districts are already using locking pouches, but schools could also just tell students to leave their phone in their locker, to turn them in to a teacher, or disable them using an online application.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Under every Sale & Clearance section is a link to open-box deals, which are dramatically discounted items that have been opened and returned, potentially without their packaging.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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While larger items, like a laptop or camera, won’t fit inside, this portable box is a great way to ensure all your smaller valuables are in one place.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The facility had different meats — including uncooked chicken, beef and fish — stored together in a chest freezer.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hunt is said to be considering the BBC role, but is keeping her cards close to her chest in conversations with industry colleagues.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunk. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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