as in bin
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 trunk
Soon after the move, Kory joined the family business, working alongside his father and putting his own stamp on the company by enhancing its social media message, hosting a slew of popular trunk shows, establishing a robust wedding business and enhancing the custom offering.
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
The Highwaymen included 26 Black artists who sold their landscapes door to door or from car trunks along Florida’s coastal roads starting in the mid-1950s.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
The luxury house has already made its mark in various prestigious sporting events, creating trophy trunks for the FIFA World Cup™, the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, and the America’s Cup.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Jan. 2025
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
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
The Highwaymen included 26 Black artists who sold their landscapes door to door or from car trunks along Florida’s coastal roads starting in the mid-1950s.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
The luxury house has already made its mark in various prestigious sporting events, creating trophy trunks for the FIFA World Cup™, the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, and the America’s Cup.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunk
Noun
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From there, Kiwanis spread the word about the event and secured the trash bin from the city.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The company continues to invest in technology and infrastructure improvements, including enhanced WiFi, in-seat power, and larger overhead bins on new aircraft.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While watching a video replay of the blitz at his locker, McDuffie broke it down further.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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Last July, Sotheby's sold Bryant's Staples Center locker for $2.9 million, per ESPN.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention super easy—just crack open a jar of peanut butter and put a dollop between two crackers—and cheap (approximately $4 for a 4-sleeve box of crackers and $2 for a jar of the spread).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Next Chapter Sonos is reportedly readying a new video streaming box designed to expand its reach deeper into the home theater marketplace.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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Kendrick Lamar kept teasers about his Super Bowl LIX halftime show close to his chest in the days leading up to his history-making performance as the first rapper to perform at the game solo.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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The victim had been stabbed in the face, chest and left arm, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunk. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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