cans 1 of 2

verb

Definition of cansnext
present tense third-person singular of can
1
as in stops
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 sacks
to let go from office, service, or employment the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers

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cans

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noun

plural of can
1
as in barrels
a metal container in the shape of a cylinder the shelter stores huge cans of water for an emergency

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2
as in jails
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody the racketeers were rounded up and thrown in the can

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3
as in restrooms
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 seats
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 Synonyms for cans
  1. stops
  2. restrooms
  3. ends
  4. removes
  5. tins
  6. prisons
  7. bathrooms
  8. cheeks
Verb
  • The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of stops
Noun
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women's restrooms, changing rooms or locker rooms in the Capitol and House office buildings.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Three ceiling lights were out in the kitchen and there was a hole in the wall between the restrooms, the report said.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of restrooms
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  • Wavy is between straight and curly, holds hairstyles well, and has big curls and waves from roots to ends.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • For now, the pro football season mercifully ends, and not nearly soon enough.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of ends
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  • Annual Vehicle Inspections Eliminated Texas House Bill 3297 removes the requirement for annual mandatory safety inspections for non-commercial drivers as part of the vehicle registration process.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of removes
Noun
  • Popular premade mixes sold in tins or individual packets make hot cocoa an easy and accessible treat.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Cinemark also sold Wicked popcorn tins and a Sonic the Hedgehog 3 popcorn bucket.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of tins
Noun
  • Rebels and others are opening the gates of Assad’s many prisons, and the world is watching as captives walk from their cells to freedom.
    Tony Hunter, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Moving videos emerged of political prisoners being freed after enduring decades of torture in the regime’s notorious prisons.
    Farrah Hassen, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of prisons
Noun
  • With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the cottage can accommodate eight people.
    Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
  • In most cases, these home layouts have distinct bedrooms and bathrooms off the main living area.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of bathrooms
Noun
  • Dry eye disease is a condition that can disrupt your daily life with symptoms like stinging, burning, redness or even tears that roll down your cheeks.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk On the Go Set Join the ranks of Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, Emma Stone and other celebs who have worn this brand by snagging this travel set for the eyes, lips and cheeks.
    Shalwah Evans, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of cheeks
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