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
Multiple trees of the yew species are vying for the rank of oldest, but scientists have trouble dating them because the trees split into several different hollowed-out trunks that make one tree appear to be several different trees.
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Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Every Brazilian fan — in Philadelphia to watch their national team play Haiti on Friday at the World Cup — that stopped for a snapshot or a selfie with the 9-foot-11, 1,300-pound beast left the statue dressed in only his bronze trunks and boots.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
Every Brazilian fan — in Philadelphia to watch their national team play Haiti on Friday at the World Cup — who stopped for a snapshot or a selfie with the 9-foot-11, 1,300-pound beast left the statue dressed in only his bronze trunks and boots.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Men were dressed in either swim trunks, boat shoes, and linen shirting, or in black tank tops and gray joggers—their only common accessory a cigarette and a lighter.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
Make sure to keep mulch at least 6 inches away from tree trunks to reduce pest and rot issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
The three-time Grammy winner, 30, was photographed wearing a metallic gold bikini with a bandana in her hair while the Eternity actor, 36, kept things simple in black swim trunks.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The eleven canvas suites are furnished in classic 1920s style, with campaign furniture, antique trunks, Persian rugs, brass fittings and vintage photographs.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The fabric of most men's swim trunks doesn't contain as much elastane as a woman's bathing suit.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Every Brazilian fan — in Philadelphia to watch their national team play Haiti on Friday at the World Cup — that stopped for a snapshot or a selfie with the 9-foot-11, 1,300-pound beast left the statue dressed in only his bronze trunks and boots.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
Every Brazilian fan — in Philadelphia to watch their national team play Haiti on Friday at the World Cup — who stopped for a snapshot or a selfie with the 9-foot-11, 1,300-pound beast left the statue dressed in only his bronze trunks and boots.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Men were dressed in either swim trunks, boat shoes, and linen shirting, or in black tank tops and gray joggers—their only common accessory a cigarette and a lighter.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
Make sure to keep mulch at least 6 inches away from tree trunks to reduce pest and rot issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
The three-time Grammy winner, 30, was photographed wearing a metallic gold bikini with a bandana in her hair while the Eternity actor, 36, kept things simple in black swim trunks.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The eleven canvas suites are furnished in classic 1920s style, with campaign furniture, antique trunks, Persian rugs, brass fittings and vintage photographs.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The fabric of most men's swim trunks doesn't contain as much elastane as a woman's bathing suit.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunks
Noun
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To organize items, users simply designate destinations such as laundry baskets, toy bins, or trash cans using clip-on fiducial markers.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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If any drawers and bins have stains or spills, remove them and wash them in warm, soapy water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Wyndham Clark made headlines last year by damaging lockers at the historic Oakmont Golf Club after missing the cut at the US Open.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Under current District 65 policies, elementary and middle school students are not allowed to use cellphones in classrooms and are expected to keep them in lockers or cubbies during the school day.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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During a scene in the show toward the end, Hargitay's character roots through several boxes around her.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Though crates, boxes and moving vans will not be present, the first day of July is like moving day in college football.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Despite being a town renowned for its textile crafts, Lagartera’s finest works are too elaborate for everyday use, hidden away in wooden chests or closets and reemerging for special occasions.—
Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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McAfee, not fully grasping why people would want to drink milk that was unpasteurized, nonetheless went to his silo, filled half-gallon containers and packed them in ice chests.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Trunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunks. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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