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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
Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
In an interview with U.K. newspaper The Times published on Monday, Dec. 30, Hollywood, 58 — who starred in a 2023 commercial for Lively's canned cocktail brand Betty Booze — said the pair had remained in touch ever since.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024
This makes frozen and canned fruit a good option for people on a budget.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 3 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The restaurant, for example, serves up traditional American bar eats like burgers, and guests over 21 can imbibe wine, beer, and canned cocktails.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
In an interview with U.K. newspaper The Times published on Monday, Dec. 30, Hollywood, 58 — who starred in a 2023 commercial for Lively's canned cocktail brand Betty Booze — said the pair had remained in touch ever since.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
Whether frozen, canned, or fresh, adding green beans to your list of culinary staples is a beneficial way to boost your intake of key nutrients, potentially improving various aspects of your health.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024
This makes frozen and canned fruit a good option for people on a budget.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 3 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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Not surprisingly, Renaissance architects and writers ended up contriving very similar imitative strategies.—
Mario Carpo,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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However, Cassilly noted in his statement that Harford could face an additional $6 million in new funding mandates linked to teacher salaries and pensions from the statewide funding imitative, Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the defense argued that Chen fell down while drunk and inflicted her own fatal injuries.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Officers had responded to the building where Bachmann was teaching after a student complained to a staff member that their professor was drunk.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Medicaid continued to process payments during that time, but Blue Cross Blue Shield stopped paying after a few months.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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When Millie Gooch stopped drinking at age 26, her friends had a hard time wrapping their heads around it.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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This lawless case should have never been brought and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On offer at the moment are imperial rolls ($9), chicken wings ($12), garlic noodles ($11) and a fried banana ($5).—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Hutch’s Pie and Sandwich Shop, a 90-year-old bakery which grew into a regional fried pie company, will close Feb. 15, the Hutchens family posted on Facebook.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Mining operations ceased, and only small crews remained to clean up the old dumps.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Some time after this, the vessel's operations ceased due to sinking or stranding on a beach, leading to its abandonment.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The response was made all the more pronounced by Lively’s mock shock look at her husband.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Thomas leapt out of his judges’ chair and mock knelt in front of Carter.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Canned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canned. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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