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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
Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
This canned cocktail lured me in with promises of gin, cucumber, lemon and seltzer.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Our legendary recipe features canned pumpkin puree, buttermilk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
What Is Tomato Soup Made Of? Tomato soup is made from canned or fresh tomatoes, carrots and onions for an aromatic base and vegetable broth or stock.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
This canned cocktail lured me in with promises of gin, cucumber, lemon and seltzer.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
The treat can be canned or fresh.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Our legendary recipe features canned pumpkin puree, buttermilk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canned
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Aziz rolled out a summer crime imitative in 2021, shortly after his tenure began.Jasmine Hilton, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
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The Emory oak restoration imitative to preserve groves in the region recently marked its fifth anniversary, Peacey said.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
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Setting things in motion was the dropping off of a drunk seaman at NIS, by a Shore Patrol officer who was in a rush to a hot date and didn’t have time for a proper handoff to the MPs.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Be aware of the regulations and know that being drunk in public will almost certainly result in jail time and fines.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2019, the child died and Stiles was charged with murder, but those charges were dismissed.Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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The case against the man was eventually dismissed, and the lawsuit was settled for $7,500.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Experts recommend limiting foods high in trans fats, such as fried foods, as much as possible.Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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Between lighting the menorah and eating all fried goodness, a refreshing cocktail may be a festive way to break up all that oil.Aly Walansky, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Then, regardless of corner exit speed, getting back on throttle and hearing the deep rumble of its mighty V8 heart never ceased to be entertaining.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Heavy, unstable particles were created early on, but as the energy dropped, their creation ceased, forcing them to either annihilate or decay away.Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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Underhill has been removed from the story in A Complete Unknown.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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This will be removed after the tournament for the beginning of the new club season in Switzerland.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In August 2022, China launched a mock military blockade of Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi became the first serving U.S. House speaker to visit the island in 25 years.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are the burgers, wings, tacos and nachos along with craft and mock cocktails, wine and of course beers, which are available in 40-ounce steins.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Canned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canned. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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