1
as in to stop
slang
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
can the chatter, or I'm kicking you out of this library
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2
as in to remove
to let go from office, service, or employment
the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers
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as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the racketeers were rounded up and thrown in the can
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as in restroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
I excused myself and asked if I could use the can
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4
as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he fell on the ice and landed on his can
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Recent Examples of can
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
The contaminated beef stew was produced on February 4 and affects 20-ounce metal cans that were shipped to retailers nationwide.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Just one can of sardines (about 3.5 ounces) delivers 1.6 to 1.8 grams of omega-3 fatty acids, according to Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDCES, a cardiology dietitian at Entirely Nourished.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Laura Garrett, 33, was arrested on Tuesday, accused of hitting him in the back of the head with a can following an argument, according to police affidavits obtained by Newsweek.
MAGA—or Make America Great Again—is a slogan popularized by President Donald Trump.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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By creating a learning lab – in a way that only McDonald's can – the CosMc's team was able to test and learn in real customer-facing environments, which allowed for greater agility and speed.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
The contaminated beef stew was produced on February 4 and affects 20-ounce metal cans that were shipped to retailers nationwide.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Just one can of sardines (about 3.5 ounces) delivers 1.6 to 1.8 grams of omega-3 fatty acids, according to Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDCES, a cardiology dietitian at Entirely Nourished.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Laura Garrett, 33, was arrested on Tuesday, accused of hitting him in the back of the head with a can following an argument, according to police affidavits obtained by Newsweek.
MAGA—or Make America Great Again—is a slogan popularized by President Donald Trump.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for can
Verb
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On September 2, Border Force officers had stopped two women at London Stansted Airport.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Goldman Sachs and Nasdaq have both stopped requiring companies using them for an IPO to have diverse board members.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Backstage at Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar, a popular LGBTQ club in Wilton Manors, Jacob Smith carefully removed his gravity-defying, bejeweled blonde wig and light pink costume.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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If the Parliamentarian determines a provision in a bill violates the Byrd Rule, the provision must be removed from the bill unless the Senators vote to waive the rule—that requires 60 votes, instead of the lower 51 vote majority allowed for reconciliation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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If the conflict eliminates Iranian oil from the market, oil prices could spike by about $7.50 a barrel, according to Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates, a consulting firm.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Prices could further spike, however, if Iran targets Saudi Arabia’s oil supplies or creates shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which almost 25% of total global oil consumption flows, with some experts predicting $100 oil per barrel.—
Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Anyone who assaults or attacks an ICE or Border Agent will do hard time in jail.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The 52-year-old woman was sentenced to 45 days in jail to be served as 492 hours of community service on June 9, according to sentencing documents.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The pavilion already has restrooms, and a room for a warming center to serve parents is already there.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Ultimately, the commission hopes the mayor will rethink removing the fire rings and closing restrooms and take those plans out of the budget.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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And just the thought of that being possible nearly topples me out of my seat.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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All told, Democrats’ proportion of legislative seats dropped below 15%.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The company has ceased production and distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation to correct the issue with the manufacturer.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Trump signed an order May 2 directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease funding NPR and PBS.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Congressional Republicans, many of whom had also grown annoyed with Musk over the last few months, have largely dismissed the billionaire’s fiery opposition to the bill.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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For example, recent reports about the potential for automotive production to be curtailed due to rare earth mineral shortages should not be dismissed.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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“Can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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