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
True Classic sells men’s, women’s and kids T-shirts and casual wear, including shorts, swim trunks and jackets.
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Can this one manage the trunks and the horses?
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Mulch should not be piled around the stem of a woody shrub or the trunks of trees creating the look of a volcano.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
The holiday images will inspire window displays being rolled out worldwide, featuring a midnight-blue background decorated with Chinese lantern illuminations, trunks, the Vuitton family home in Asnières, and blossoming flowers and stars from the Monogram canvas motif.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Participants should store firearms in their car trunks and make sure they’re unloaded.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
The Steamer 30—a foldable bag created in the early 1900s to fit in the travel trunks of that era—has been reimagined with a more softened, contemporary structure.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Tuck the straps away for a sleek silhouette, then switch to the shoulder strap for lighter loads or carry it briefcase-style when moving in and out of car trunks.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Rabbits, with their large hind paws, can stand atop the snow to reach higher portions of tree trunks.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Can this one manage the trunks and the horses?
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Mulch should not be piled around the stem of a woody shrub or the trunks of trees creating the look of a volcano.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
The holiday images will inspire window displays being rolled out worldwide, featuring a midnight-blue background decorated with Chinese lantern illuminations, trunks, the Vuitton family home in Asnières, and blossoming flowers and stars from the Monogram canvas motif.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Participants should store firearms in their car trunks and make sure they’re unloaded.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
The Steamer 30—a foldable bag created in the early 1900s to fit in the travel trunks of that era—has been reimagined with a more softened, contemporary structure.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Tuck the straps away for a sleek silhouette, then switch to the shoulder strap for lighter loads or carry it briefcase-style when moving in and out of car trunks.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Rabbits, with their large hind paws, can stand atop the snow to reach higher portions of tree trunks.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunks
Noun
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His property keeps walkie-talkies, bathtubs, safety rails, baby wipes, diaper bins, and soft towels available.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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To keep things even more organized, stack the board games, then use small decorative bins or baskets to sort smaller items (like card decks or two-player games) to keep them from cluttering shelves.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Chase stood just a few lockers away from Chase moments later and played the role of captain, attempting to keep all the focus on the offense finding ways to finish the game and not point fingers.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The arena does not provide lockers and will not check weapons at Guest Services.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their chestnut gift boxes are chic and tactile, complete with roasting instructions and a handy scoring tool.—
Todd Plummer,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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Like the Rice-A-Roni boxes of my ’90s and early 2000s upbringing, this handy side dish is simple to make and perfect for rounding out any meal.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Slowly, cautiously, a few more appeared, their chests tattooed with black numbers and letters.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Penelope Travers, from Mandurah, south of Perth, underwent surgery and had to have skin grafts to her face, neck, chests and arms after someone attempted to throw a firebomb through the window of her car, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Trunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunks. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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