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as in imitative
using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model
there's a canned quality to the screenplay that reminds you of countless other action movies
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as in drunk
slang
being under the influence of alcohol
Driving home on New Year's Eve, she worried about other drivers who might be canned.
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as in stopped
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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as in dismissed
to let go from office, service, or employment
the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers
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Recent Examples of canned
Christina Manian, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Other human foods that cats can eat unseasoned and without bones are salmon, chicken, turkey, beef, organ meat, shrimp, lamb, pork and canned tuna in spring water only.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024
This makes frozen and canned fruit a good option for people on a budget.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 3 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
For example, aquafaba—the liquid from canned chickpeas—is often used as a vegan egg white substitute.
—Christina Manian, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Other human foods that cats can eat unseasoned and without bones are salmon, chicken, turkey, beef, organ meat, shrimp, lamb, pork and canned tuna in spring water only.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Whether frozen, canned, or fresh, adding green beans to your list of culinary staples is a beneficial way to boost your intake of key nutrients, potentially improving various aspects of your health.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024
This makes frozen and canned fruit a good option for people on a budget.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canned
Adjective
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Aziz rolled out a summer crime imitative in 2021, shortly after his tenure began.—
Jasmine Hilton,
Washington Post,
30 July 2024
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The Emory oak restoration imitative to preserve groves in the region recently marked its fifth anniversary, Peacey said.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
29 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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Also, since these wines generally do not age well – most are designed to be drunk upon release or within 2 to 3 years – producing enough to meet market demand while keeping a close eye on shifting consumer trends may make good business sense.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The lyrics are threaded with images of a life that’s young, fun, and free: being naked on a beach, flying to Paris on a whim, being drunk at a bar.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That was why the tractor had stopped.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Still, a year before her record-tying stint at the Olympics, she was diagnosed with two incurable kidney diseases that almost stopped her in her tracks.—
Rachel Murphy,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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This lawless case should have never been brought and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Eby suggests topping plain Greek yogurt with fried eggs, avocado, salmon, crispy chickpeas or marinated cherry tomatoes.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Today’s fried green tomatoes are double-breaded and served with a special Mississippi comeback sauce.—
Carolanne Griffith Roberts,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Mining operations ceased, and only small crews remained to clean up the old dumps.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Some time after this, the vessel's operations ceased due to sinking or stranding on a beach, leading to its abandonment.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Bricks that were most likely 184 years old were removed from the foundation of the church, ending its almost two centuries-long mission.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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One person that many pay attention to is Mel Kiper, who has been a mock draft extraordinaire for decades.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The following scenes are set in that show and tell the ogre's story through life-size wooden puppets complete with mock strings attached to their arms.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Canned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canned. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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