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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
filled a whole box with books
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as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
would you switch on the box so that we can watch the news?
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as in dilemma
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
with our new home still unfinished, and the buyers of our condo eager to move in, we were in a real box
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as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the vicious bully delivered a box to the child's ear
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as in to punch
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
his mother threatened to box his ears if he didn't show a bit more respect
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Recent Examples of box
Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Thomas said that fans of Chicago’s Manual Cinema will recognize similar techniques in this production, which uses 32mm figurines, shoe box style installations, turntables, micro-projection and soundscapes to portray a series of short stories.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Adam Tamburin, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
The group has also claimed that Warner Bros. boxed it out of meaningful financial participation on sequels and remakes of titles like Sherlock Holmes and Ready Player One.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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In addition, there were claims of poor behaviour in the VIP box at the same game, where members of the RFEF were present.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Thomas said that fans of Chicago’s Manual Cinema will recognize similar techniques in this production, which uses 32mm figurines, shoe box style installations, turntables, micro-projection and soundscapes to portray a series of short stories.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Nashville's housing prices skyrocketed over the last five years, boxing out working-class residents from home ownership.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
The group has also claimed that Warner Bros. boxed it out of meaningful financial participation on sequels and remakes of titles like Sherlock Holmes and Ready Player One.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Her twin brother witnessed the attack and punched two men: the man who attacked his sister and Corrado.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The playoffs could not come at a much worse time for the Steelers, who were punching above their statistical weight for three months before the luck-factor odds (notably, turnover margin) caught up to them.Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the middle of one firefight, Lozano also got knocked senseless by the blast wave from a tank gun.Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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As of that date, an additional 30,000 MW of potential new loads had also come knocking at AEP’s door (a figure likely to be even larger today).Peter Kelly-Detwiler, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Domantas Sabonis hit a pair of free throws after getting fouled to put the game away.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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The tartness of cranberry, kissed with vanilla rum, is as enchanting as Elphaba's voice hitting that high note.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Reality has a way of smacking you hard in the face.Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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What hits on TikTok is a legible, irresistible hook — or, in other words, the kind of content that smacks you in the face with its obviousness.Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
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With President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, the stakes for Chinese exports are likely to be higher not just into the U.S., but into countries like Mexico, which is slapping tariffs of its own on goods like textiles.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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Canadian officials say that if Trump follows through with his threat of punishing tariffs, Canada would consider slapping retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, toilets and some steel products.Jim Morris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Pulse oximeters clip on to a person’s finger and use two wavelengths of light sent into the skin to quickly estimate how much oxygen is flowing through the blood based on how much light is absorbed.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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Watch on Deadline Honoree Magic Johnson towered over Biden, and lowered down on his knees so the president could clip the medal around his neck.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
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When the bread banging is over, expect lots of crumbs on the ground, but do not despair.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, if the furnace is making a thumping, grinding, rumbling, popping, or banging sound, there might be an issue with one or more of its parts.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
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Brainard was additionally charged with intimidation; 18-year-old Kevin Carroll, who allegedly slammed the victim's head into the car door, is accused of assault and battery with a deadly weapon.Christina Coulter, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Cops said Michael Colonna, 35, crossed over the center yellow line and slammed into Dora Salmeron, 53, according to Newsday.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Box.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/box. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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