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
If there is new growth from trunks, only remove the declining leaves.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
The trunks are made from wood, leather, canvas, and metal.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Even the inn’s beds are custom-made, crafted from natural tree limbs and trunks.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
The rooms Rooms and suites evoke a sophisticated Caprese residence, with large, comfortable beds, TVs concealed in cabinets, shelves stocked with books, and eclectic design details like vintage trunks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Apply about 3 inches of mulch, then pull it back roughly 3 inches from the bases of plants and tree trunks, Irish-Hanson says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
People drove up and opened trunks to reveal boxes and shopping bags full of ancient yellowed papers.
—Mary Norris, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Upon arrival, guests were greeted at the entrance of the two hotels where seven-feet-tall stacks of Louis Vuitton trunks decorated flanked the entrances and served as lobby centerpieces.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
To protect themselves against the jungle's many predators, the kids hid in tree trunks.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
The trunks are made from wood, leather, canvas, and metal.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Even the inn’s beds are custom-made, crafted from natural tree limbs and trunks.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
The rooms Rooms and suites evoke a sophisticated Caprese residence, with large, comfortable beds, TVs concealed in cabinets, shelves stocked with books, and eclectic design details like vintage trunks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Apply about 3 inches of mulch, then pull it back roughly 3 inches from the bases of plants and tree trunks, Irish-Hanson says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
People drove up and opened trunks to reveal boxes and shopping bags full of ancient yellowed papers.
—Mary Norris, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Upon arrival, guests were greeted at the entrance of the two hotels where seven-feet-tall stacks of Louis Vuitton trunks decorated flanked the entrances and served as lobby centerpieces.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
To protect themselves against the jungle's many predators, the kids hid in tree trunks.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunks
Noun
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The peels also break down slowly in vermicompost bins.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Crime-scene photos taken of the home showed drugs loosely contained in bins and cans in the garage and white pills within a few feet of where Winter’s body was found.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Men’s and women’s changing areas have lockers, showers, a sauna, and a steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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With the trails completed, SWIMBA is looking ahead to adding lockers, changing rooms, bathrooms and more to the site in the coming year.—
Noah Daly
Updated May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Daniella Segura Click the link below for the USA TODAY Network's California June primary voter guide — registration deadline, ballot drop boxes, early voting, and how to track your ballot through Election Day.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Like so many episodes on this monumental season, this felt a bit like busywork, just two more boxes to check off on the way to the end.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Even the ice chests and service rituals nod to the Edo period, creating an almost ceremonial atmosphere.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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The two ice chests are in the back of his pickup truck.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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“Trunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunks. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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