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
Mapperton House, in Dorset, has seemingly endless trunks, plus the storage spaces are all packed with crates, most filled with the belongings of generations past.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Men’s trunks are also marked down, including this nautical pair and this style with UPF protection for up to 35 percent off.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Hagen, while going through some old trunks, unearthed a bulky package.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Various engineers seeking superior grip performance have employed biomimicry in their designs, which have been inspired by seed pods, elephant trunks, lobster tails (in fact, using actual lobster tails), and, of course, octopus limbs.
—New Atlas, 13 May 2026
These trunks are larger than a 15-passenger van and used for storage.
—Matthew Ray, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Compact designs that fit in small trunks or storage areas.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The tree branches are also weakly attached to the trunks and prone to splitting apart during storms and harsh weather events, Zieche said.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
In Flagg's offseason vacation post, the star player — clad in a cap, sunglasses and floral swim trunks — sat on a swing in the water at the floating bar.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Men’s trunks are also marked down, including this nautical pair and this style with UPF protection for up to 35 percent off.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Hagen, while going through some old trunks, unearthed a bulky package.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Various engineers seeking superior grip performance have employed biomimicry in their designs, which have been inspired by seed pods, elephant trunks, lobster tails (in fact, using actual lobster tails), and, of course, octopus limbs.
—New Atlas, 13 May 2026
These trunks are larger than a 15-passenger van and used for storage.
—Matthew Ray, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Compact designs that fit in small trunks or storage areas.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The tree branches are also weakly attached to the trunks and prone to splitting apart during storms and harsh weather events, Zieche said.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
In Flagg's offseason vacation post, the star player — clad in a cap, sunglasses and floral swim trunks — sat on a swing in the water at the floating bar.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 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 18 May. 2026.
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