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as in bins
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
filled a whole box with books
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as in coffins
a boxlike container for holding a dead body
the only way I'm ever leaving this hospital room is in a box
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as in TVs
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 pickles
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 punches
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 clips
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 boxes
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Josh and Sarah are in need of a resilient cookie recipe that can withstand travel for their annual holiday gift boxes.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
There are snacky boxes (starting at $50) focused on Chicago-local products, tinned fish or chocolates.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
There are snacky boxes (starting at $50) focused on Chicago-local products, tinned fish or chocolates.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
If the company can tick the right boxes, providing those measures won’t be taxable to the employee.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Josh and Sarah are in need of a resilient cookie recipe that can withstand travel for their annual holiday gift boxes.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
If the company can tick the right boxes, providing those measures won’t be taxable to the employee.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
There are snacky boxes (starting at $50) focused on Chicago-local products, tinned fish or chocolates.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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If the company can tick the right boxes, providing those measures won’t be taxable to the employee.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Josh and Sarah are in need of a resilient cookie recipe that can withstand travel for their annual holiday gift boxes.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
There are snacky boxes (starting at $50) focused on Chicago-local products, tinned fish or chocolates.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
There are snacky boxes (starting at $50) focused on Chicago-local products, tinned fish or chocolates.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
If the company can tick the right boxes, providing those measures won’t be taxable to the employee.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Josh and Sarah are in need of a resilient cookie recipe that can withstand travel for their annual holiday gift boxes.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
If the company can tick the right boxes, providing those measures won’t be taxable to the employee.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
There are snacky boxes (starting at $50) focused on Chicago-local products, tinned fish or chocolates.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxes
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Kablam, the mug hits the floor in the scene and shatters into a zillion pieces.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nick Mitchell was the Jays’ fourth-round pick in 2024, a corner outfielder who doesn’t chase much and hits fastballs well, but so far hasn’t shown enough power to profile as a regular in a corner.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thinking quickly, Bree grabs a cast-iron skillet and slams it into his head, knocking him out cold.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Continue reading … ‘17 EDUCATED IDIOTS’– Outgoing senator slams Biden's advisers during COVID.Fox News, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores claps during the press conference on July 30, 2021 at the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit, Michigan.Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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When the camera zooms in on Haines, the gnat can be seen buzzing around above her head (as evidenced in Entertainment Weekly's extremely serious investigative photos below) before Goldberg launches her military action and claps her hands while Haines speaks.EW.com, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Boxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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