as in bins
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 containers
This goes beyond colorful containers and cute doormats.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Parents should practice opening containers with their child and make sure the lunch box isn’t too heavy.
—Kate Sequeira, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
For centuries people have collected it from the fog rolling in from oceans or over mountains using vegetation, containers or mesh nets to catch water vapor and condense it.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The inspector noted two containers of chicken held at an unsafe temperature, a dirty ice machine and fried shrimp not labeled with the preparation and discard date.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The containers with vehicles would ship overseas if not intercepted by law enforcement, according to federal prosecutors.
—Christina Hall, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Its test canister does not contain nuclear waste, but is heated to mimic containers that do, allowing for easier inspections of how the canister holds up without the worries of radiation.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
At the Port of Virginia, humans operate cranes that load containers onto trucks, but the cranes can also arrange huge stacks of containers on their own.
—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The containers have leak-proof, airtight lids and are microwave, dishwasher and freezer-safe.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Parents should practice opening containers with their child and make sure the lunch box isn’t too heavy.
—Kate Sequeira, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
For centuries people have collected it from the fog rolling in from oceans or over mountains using vegetation, containers or mesh nets to catch water vapor and condense it.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The inspector noted two containers of chicken held at an unsafe temperature, a dirty ice machine and fried shrimp not labeled with the preparation and discard date.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The containers with vehicles would ship overseas if not intercepted by law enforcement, according to federal prosecutors.
—Christina Hall, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Its test canister does not contain nuclear waste, but is heated to mimic containers that do, allowing for easier inspections of how the canister holds up without the worries of radiation.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
At the Port of Virginia, humans operate cranes that load containers onto trucks, but the cranes can also arrange huge stacks of containers on their own.
—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The containers have leak-proof, airtight lids and are microwave, dishwasher and freezer-safe.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers
Noun
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On a recent Tuesday afternoon, the brothers, wearing matching cherry-red-and-lime-green eyeglasses, browsed the pick-and-mix bins at Kändi, a Swedish-style sweets shop in Los Angeles.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest challenges in recycling plastic is that there are several kinds of plastic that end up in our bins – and those variations in composition necessitate sorting out waste before processing it.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At Gilt, a low-key site that offers impressive deals on designer clothes, accessories, and shoes, Longchamp bags of all sizes and styles are up to 33 percent off.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jw Pei Hana Mini Tote Bag City days call for chic bags, and the JW Pei Hana Mini Tote is exactly that.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Winners would be announced at fairs with ticket holders in the audience.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Florida is the state by far with the biggest population of TPS holders, with 403,965 beneficiaries living there.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Jays weren’t going to pop bottles of champagne in the clubhouse after a sweep and wear ski goggles to keep the streaming beer out of their eyes.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other efforts across the hotel include reducing plastic use by offering glass bottles for refilling, providing bulk amenities instead of single-use soaps and shampoos, and having housekeeping services on request.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Traditional safes and many mass market receptacles don’t offer that.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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At Vanguard Studios, in Mumbai, Sheth came upon drawers full of glass negatives, receptacles for the countless unnamed sitters who’d once patronized the establishment.—
M. Z. Adnan,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These Birdman-disciples are severe kill-joys who consider women merely vessels for heirs.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Designs have continued to evolve over the past 35 years, with the beach club becoming a focal point on newer vessels.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cardboard boxes will deteriorate due to heat and water, and animals and bugs will snack on them or possibly use them for nesting materials in the meantime.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new class of investors isn’t likely to be satisfied with great seats and nice spreads in the sky boxes.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Containers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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