as in bin
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
save the plastic containers from the deli for other uses
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Recent Examples of container
These substances are found in polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins, food and drink containers, water bottles, thermal paper (e.g. receipts), and the linings of metal cans.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Simply store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Use a slow-release fertilizer for container plantings and apply as often as instructed on the label.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
When your ice cream is ready, just lift the lid off and transfer to a storage container.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Simply store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Use a slow-release fertilizer for container plantings and apply as often as instructed on the label.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
When your ice cream is ready, just lift the lid off and transfer to a storage container.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for container
Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
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Inspectors discovered dozens of rodent droppings throughout the restaurant, including 10 on a ledge next to the prep fridge, 10 inside a bin filled with lids and utensils and 15 in a bowl with food containers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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The more important figure is the capacity of the ice basket, bin, or drawer.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
17 Jan. 2025
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The jewelry holder depicts two snakes uniting in the shape of two hearts, an homage to Tiffany & Co.’s open-heart design.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Under the order, federal agencies are directed to stop issuing citizenship documents to U.S.-born children of undocumented mothers or temporary visa holders if the father is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Jan. 2025
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Our fabulous intuition suggests the man holding the bag, will be CBS’ rules analyst Gene Steratore.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Feel-good music played over the speakers, while staff passed out drinks (mimosas, coffee, tea and water) and pastries donated by Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, and each guest received a goodie bag filled with hair-care products.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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The 20-something goes dumpster diving in the outdoor receptacles located behind retail outlets to find her treasures.—
Maureen Mackey,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
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And yet every month or so, moviegoers take to social media to extol the virtues of or poke fun at some new popcorn receptacle.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
26 Nov. 2024
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Sweeping sanctions by the U.S. against Russia’s energy companies and operators of vessels that transport oil will complicate Indian efforts to keep importing cheap Russian crude and could push up inflation in Asia’s third-largest economy, analysts said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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More than a vessel, the kioke provides the essential ingredient: The porous wood harbors millions of microbes that ferment the sauce, imparting a richer flavor than can be obtained any other way.—
Joan Gaylord,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Jan. 2025
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The red button, hidden in a wooden box and was used by Trump during his first term, was again spotted on the desk at the Oval Office after Trump was sworn in a week ago, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Then, in September 2023, Swift made her first appearance at a Chiefs game when she was spotted in a box with Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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In 2001, Eden gave PEOPLE an exclusive home tour, which included her collection of genie bottles.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two roaches died in a kitchen storage cove where bottle drinks sat.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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