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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
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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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Some lay them flat, others hang them up, and the last set tosses them into a bin.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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The pass is $80 per year and allows two pass holders to be listed on it, each marked with a signature on the back of the card.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
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Japan is ranked No. 2, with visa-free access to 193 spots, while the four European countries that were tied for the top spot last year, plus Finland and South Korea, share third place, with each granting passport holders the ability to visit 192 destinations without needing a visa.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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He was taken from the airport to the crew’s house in Kissimmee, a swampy city in the shadow of Disney World, to throw down his bags.Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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Shortly after going viral for her assortment of Hermès bag charms, Dua Lipa traded up with Prada’s $6,000 buckle bag.Kelsey Stiegman, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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Pick Up Large Pieces of Glass Carefully pick up large pieces of glass by hand, and deposit them in a secure receptacle.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
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Though election experts say the choices are designed to make voting a simple act, the use of drop boxes has been anything but uncomplicated since the 2020 election, when receptacles in Wisconsin and around the country became flash points for baseless conspiracy theories of election fraud.Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 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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Alongside this—and as the tweet directly above mentioned—there’s also the metaphorical impact of the event: characters appearing in a glass box to promote a show about privacy.Callum Booth, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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This decorative wooden box will discreetly hide those unsightly items that ultimately end up on my coffee table.Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
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The award winner was matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry quarter casks to create a unique bottle of scotch.Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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It came assembled in the box with one washable mop head and spray bottle already attached, making setup nice and easy.Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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