as in box
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a storage bin for hats and gloves put plastics in this recycling bin, and glass in that one
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Recent Examples of bin
Or, shop large, clear storage bins to get closets and garages in tip-top shape.
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Use bins or shelf dividers to keep related ingredients together.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
The do-it-all robovac can also empty its own dust bin and water tank, and clean and dry itself at the charging base.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
Windsor, part of the state’s Fourth Congressional District, is situated on Colorado’s agricultural northern plains, and the bar was housed in a massive metal grain bin.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for bin 
Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Use bins or shelf dividers to keep related ingredients together.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
The do-it-all robovac can also empty its own dust bin and water tank, and clean and dry itself at the charging base.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
Windsor, part of the state’s Fourth Congressional District, is situated on Colorado’s agricultural northern plains, and the bar was housed in a massive metal grain bin.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin
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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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Kansas City Chiefs returner Nikko Remigio smiled in front of his locker Saturday night, ready to reveal the full story behind his game-changing kickoff return in KC’s home playoff victory.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Patrons aspiring to ride the Hulk rollercoaster at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando are barraged by signs warning them to place anything not attached to their bodies in a locker next to the ride.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
16 Jan. 2025
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Cut an inch away from the trunk, and be careful not to cut the trunk itself.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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Those trunks carry jerseys, helmets, toiletries, winter gear and ... candy.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2025
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Neither of them had any idea at the time that a bomb was ticking inside his chest.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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The troops — wearing camouflage body armor with AR-style rifles slung across their chests — aren’t a typical fixture the suburban community.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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The five-month-old gorilla was discovered in a crate on a flight from Nigeria and was destined for Bangkok, Thailand.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
13 Jan. 2025
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After the match, Rhodes and Owens brawled on a production crate, leading to Rhodes spearing Owens through a table.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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