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
And then, of course, there’s Rimowa, the hyper-popular German maker known for its rolling aluminum trunks—and ironclad lifetime guarantee.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
All of the lower branches had been trimmed to the trunks the year before, which might have helped the tree recover.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Some of the student section that traveled to Dayton, Ohio, for the game wore swim trunks and caps.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The women are wearing Sandro coverups and sundresses and then men are in Vilebrequin swim trunks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
In ancient Greece, a hole was drilled in the trunks of almond trees into which plugs of pine tree wood were inserted.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Create Large Circles Around Trees Mowing tight circles around tree trunks takes time, slowing the rhythm of mowing.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The star of his outfit, however, was one of Vuitton's iconic trunks.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Start at the bottom of the tree and remove excess limbs that can become main trunks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
All of the lower branches had been trimmed to the trunks the year before, which might have helped the tree recover.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Some of the student section that traveled to Dayton, Ohio, for the game wore swim trunks and caps.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The women are wearing Sandro coverups and sundresses and then men are in Vilebrequin swim trunks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
In ancient Greece, a hole was drilled in the trunks of almond trees into which plugs of pine tree wood were inserted.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Create Large Circles Around Trees Mowing tight circles around tree trunks takes time, slowing the rhythm of mowing.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The star of his outfit, however, was one of Vuitton's iconic trunks.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Start at the bottom of the tree and remove excess limbs that can become main trunks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunks
Noun
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Use bins or baskets for off-season storage, tucking them into a closet, under a bed or on a high shelf.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Use bins or baskets for off-season storage so bulky winter items aren’t eating up prime real estate through April and May.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Courier lockers—commonly used in apartment buildings, offices and parcel collection hubs—typically rely on drivers selecting an appropriately sized compartment for each delivery.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, Bianco’s office seized over 1,000 boxes of ballots cast in the November 2025 special election after a local group claimed elections officials had inflated vote tallies, which Riverside County Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco denied.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Carroll has checked many of those boxes and is determined to live up to his vast potential.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The shots came from Benjamin Cleveland and went directly into the chests of those two British officers.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The males strut, coo, puff their chests and enthusiastically preen to court females.—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Trunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunks. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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