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
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In a new study, glass bottles contained far more microplastics than plastic bottles or cans, likely from the caps.
—Julia Ries, Health, 9 Aug. 2025
Four empty cans and a takeout drink are on the stairs.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Even dry cat food has some moisture in it but cans of wet food definitely have water in them.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Outside food, beverage, liquid containers, alcohol, cans, bottles, flasks (hydroflasks, metal, etc.) or coolers.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In a new study, glass bottles contained far more microplastics than plastic bottles or cans, likely from the caps.
—Julia Ries, Health, 9 Aug. 2025
Four empty cans and a takeout drink are on the stairs.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Even dry cat food has some moisture in it but cans of wet food definitely have water in them.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for can
Verb
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For the the Lynx system replaced by Scout vans, buses will stop running routes on Jan. 10.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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After that the Padres, out of nowhere, just stopped hitting.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When flushing internal pipes, aerators should be removed first (if applicable), prior to flushing.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Grinding the coffee coarsely expedites the filtering of the cold brew, while double-straining — first through a fine-mesh sieve, then through cheesecloth — removes even the finest sediment, as well as much of the oils, and produces the cleanest, brightest cup.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This series features bourbon made from barrels specifically selected by the distiller, and the result is a bourbon that is certainly a cut above.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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If an alternate customer isn’t found, pulling Russian barrels off the market would be bullish for prices which are hovering near $70 a barrel.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Associated Press in 2021 investigated how the technology landed a Chicago grandfather in jail after it was used as evidence to charge him with murder, with a judge later dismissing the case due to insufficient evidence.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Last year, Estrada was already in county jail for unrelated reasons when he was arrested on suspicion of Coriz’s murder.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are also ramps available in all public spaces, single-use restrooms near the pool, as well as a pool lift.—
Marcea Cazel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The accessible changing restroom with hoist, from Momentum Refresh, now also includes a breastfeeding and sensory-friendly space.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of fans parked in the seats of Lubbers Stadium for a night of musical pageantry.—
Finn Gomez,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Republicans are reportedly discussing ways to create new red seats in Indiana, Missouri, Ohio and Florida, which fueled calls for Democratic-run states to counter by redrawing their own maps.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Martial law is usually enacted when civilian authority has ceased to function, is completely absent, or has become ineffective.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Boston Magazine reported that during her training she was ultimately dismissed for administering opiates without a doctor’s order and leaving her shift early.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Bond's attorneys filed a lawsuit against the unnamed accuser, and the suit was ultimately dismissed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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