as in box
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a storage bin for hats and gloves put plastics in this recycling bin, and glass in that one
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Recent Examples of bin
Or, shop large, clear storage bins to get closets and garages in tip-top shape.
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Use bins or shelf dividers to keep related ingredients together.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
The do-it-all robovac can also empty its own dust bin and water tank, and clean and dry itself at the charging base.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
Windsor, part of the state’s Fourth Congressional District, is situated on Colorado’s agricultural northern plains, and the bar was housed in a massive metal grain bin.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Use bins or shelf dividers to keep related ingredients together.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
The do-it-all robovac can also empty its own dust bin and water tank, and clean and dry itself at the charging base.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
Windsor, part of the state’s Fourth Congressional District, is situated on Colorado’s agricultural northern plains, and the bar was housed in a massive metal grain bin.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin
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Each box includes whole leaf teas harvested from tea estates around the world.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
27 Jan. 2025
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Then, in September 2023, Swift made her first appearance at a Chiefs game when she was spotted in a box with Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs returner Nikko Remigio smiled in front of his locker Saturday night, ready to reveal the full story behind his game-changing kickoff return in KC’s home playoff victory.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Patrons aspiring to ride the Hulk rollercoaster at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando are barraged by signs warning them to place anything not attached to their bodies in a locker next to the ride.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
16 Jan. 2025
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There’s also carbon fiber wheel arc extensions added to protect bystanders and minimize debris damage, a roof rack for emergency supplies, and a drone kit included in the trunk.—
Umar Shakir,
The Verge,
27 Jan. 2025
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Like Quentin Tarantino placing the camera in the trunks of cars and Michael Bay's 360-degree slow motion pan.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Standing or sitting, put the palms of your hands together in front of your chest, at chest height, as if praying.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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Signs and symptoms include a cough that lasts for three weeks or longer, coughing up blood or phlegm, chest pain, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, chills and night sweats, according to the CDC.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Within days of the first flames, the shelter — which was overwhelmed by donations of food bowls, blankets and large crates from grateful residents — was packed to the rafters with animals.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Red Cross handed out food and water while the county’s animal services department arrived with crates and blankets.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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