as in bins
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 trunks
These tubes serve as stabilizing cables that allow flexible fibrous trunks to withstand hurricane-force winds.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
The Mazda went past Chrysler Drive, not far from Street De Ville, passing old trees with English ivy climbing their trunks.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Brith, who is ahead and in charge, is taking as her guide the stream, which sparks in the sunlight, cutting a narrow channel through the hillside, weaving itself around rocks and tree trunks, appearing and disappearing, diving underground then springing up in unexpected places.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Tents are adorned with explorer-style campaign furniture and Zanzibari trunks and illuminated by Earth tones that complement—but not compete with—the natural beauty of surrounding grasslands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
These early Prime Day swimwear deals include discounted one-pieces, bikinis, and men's swim trunks in a range of cuts and styles.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Try planting a ring of parsley around the trunks of apple trees as part of a fruit guild, or grow a few parsley plants in pots and move them beneath the trees when the parsley starts flowering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
French accessories — lace, millinery, cosmetics, jewelry and perfumes — began appearing in American stores as early as 1910, just as WWD began its coverage of the growing fashion industry, with Cartier’s jewelry and Louis Vuitton’s iconic trunks leading the charge.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Look for twin trunks of all trees that are pushing apart.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
The Mazda went past Chrysler Drive, not far from Street De Ville, passing old trees with English ivy climbing their trunks.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Brith, who is ahead and in charge, is taking as her guide the stream, which sparks in the sunlight, cutting a narrow channel through the hillside, weaving itself around rocks and tree trunks, appearing and disappearing, diving underground then springing up in unexpected places.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Tents are adorned with explorer-style campaign furniture and Zanzibari trunks and illuminated by Earth tones that complement—but not compete with—the natural beauty of surrounding grasslands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
These early Prime Day swimwear deals include discounted one-pieces, bikinis, and men's swim trunks in a range of cuts and styles.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Try planting a ring of parsley around the trunks of apple trees as part of a fruit guild, or grow a few parsley plants in pots and move them beneath the trees when the parsley starts flowering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
French accessories — lace, millinery, cosmetics, jewelry and perfumes — began appearing in American stores as early as 1910, just as WWD began its coverage of the growing fashion industry, with Cartier’s jewelry and Louis Vuitton’s iconic trunks leading the charge.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Look for twin trunks of all trees that are pushing apart.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunks
Noun
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Even the rural birds were willing to raid farm garages and trash bins to upgrade their collections.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Cabin storage is respectable throughout, with useful door bins, a practical centre console and a full-width glovebox.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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People in Manhattan live in lockers that sometimes have a toilet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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If lockers are long gone, then naturally, Poveromo adds, so are print books.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The Lone Man The FBI finally interviewed Reiter in 2019, but only because Reiter called them to pick up two boxes of Epstein case files that were found by Recarey’s widow years after his death.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Inside the sparse, upscale abode, cardboard moving boxes are still scattered across the entryway, and his shelves lack ingredients.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Noun
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And those proudly showing off their hairy chests, and pimply backs, scars from surgeries and stretch marks from a life well lived.—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Triangle bralettes work especially well on smaller chests because their plunging neckline highlights the cleavage, while racerback styles create a closer, more secure fit.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
1 June 2026
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“Trunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunks. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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