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
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.
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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
In the past, steel containers might block Wi-Fi signals, causing frustrating connectivity dead zones.
—Robert Backhouse, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
So, dump plastic in favor of glass containers, and non-stick pans and good old fashioned wooden utensils!
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
An increase in the number of containers the port handles is largely behind the increase in hiring.
—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The largest are shipping containers, and an old bus that served as the headquarters.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Hibiscus are amazing, high flower-power shrubs that grow easily in containers and can provide years of enjoyment.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Students are tasked with deciding how to reroute the containers and prioritize products to minimize the impact of this event.
—Alexa MacDonald, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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
In the past, steel containers might block Wi-Fi signals, causing frustrating connectivity dead zones.
—Robert Backhouse, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
So, dump plastic in favor of glass containers, and non-stick pans and good old fashioned wooden utensils!
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
An increase in the number of containers the port handles is largely behind the increase in hiring.
—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The largest are shipping containers, and an old bus that served as the headquarters.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Hibiscus are amazing, high flower-power shrubs that grow easily in containers and can provide years of enjoyment.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Students are tasked with deciding how to reroute the containers and prioritize products to minimize the impact of this event.
—Alexa MacDonald, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers
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Right now, our list includes fabric storage bins, under-sink organizers, food storage bins, and other organizers for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and other living spaces.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Skip the cardboard boxes Really just trust me on this one and rent reusable bins from a moving company with good reviews.Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
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Google accounts that have not been signed into for at least two years will be deleted, along with the data stored by those account holders.Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Previously, Bitcoin holders seeking DeFi opportunities were forced to wrap their Bitcoin on other networks like Ethereum.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Once the sealing plug has melted, the salt flows into storage vessels underneath the reactor and the nuclear fission process stops.Big Think, Big Think, 3 Jan. 2025
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The West may no longer be importing Russian oil and gas, but Russian officials have been adept at finding alternative markets in Asia—India and China have been scooping up Russian crude at a discount—by utilizing vessels that aren't connected to the Western banking system.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Break down cardboard, shirt and gift boxes so more can fit in the recycling container and fall out readily as it is emptied, Allen said.Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Instead of lethality, our military is focused on checking race/gender boxes.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Containers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containers. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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