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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
Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
What Is Tomato Soup Made Of? Tomato soup is made from canned or fresh tomatoes, carrots and onions for an aromatic base and vegetable broth or stock.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Our legendary recipe features canned pumpkin puree, buttermilk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
So opt for the green beans with almond slivers over the dense green bean casserole and perhaps consider the homemade cranberry sauce over the canned variety.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
What Is Tomato Soup Made Of? Tomato soup is made from canned or fresh tomatoes, carrots and onions for an aromatic base and vegetable broth or stock.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
The treat can be canned or fresh.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Our legendary recipe features canned pumpkin puree, buttermilk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canned
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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
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When these interact with hot water, they can get released into the tea and end up being drunk.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fruit flies sing, get drunk and can be kept awake with caffeine, suggesting even more similarities between their brains and ours.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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The North Carolina State Highway Patrol stopped the car on I-40 near the Duplin County line using a PIT maneuver, according to the release.Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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But that’s where the punishment stopped — and Pospisil was rewarded.Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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Back in July, a New Mexico judge dismissed the single involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin over Hutchins’ death after the actor’s lawyers claimed prosecutors and investigators withheld evidence.Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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The charge was dismissed last July after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had buried evidence.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pommery blends these wines to be enjoyed with food—this one would be amazing with something as fine as lobster in cream sauce or as casual as fried chicken.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, how much room there is for fried chicken in the Arizona market remains to be seen.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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After the passage of the bill, the Sixteen Thirty Fund ceased its giving in Ohio to a redistricting ballot initiative that failed in November.Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
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But as Sharpe went on to explain, the laughter that was coming from his Southwestern teammates that day ceased immediately after he was given an opportunity to perform on the practice field.Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
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Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Both crosses were removed from the cathedral’s steeple and spire in 1998 for building renovations.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ancient tradition would be to hold sacrificial ceremonies, but today, people hold mock sacrifices to celebrate.Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
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The long-sleeve gown featured a mock neck and ruching at the waist.Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Canned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canned. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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