as in container
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
place all wrappers in the trash receptacles at the entrances of the theater
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Plugging in an energy-usage monitor between your refrigerator and electrical receptacle can show you exactly how much energy your appliance is using.
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Fun Fact: The bears help test bear-resistant food and garbage receptacles.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Small stone receptacles used for secondary burials, known as ossuaries, will be on display as well.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
The 20-something goes dumpster diving in the outdoor receptacles located behind retail outlets to find her treasures.
—Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Fun Fact: The bears help test bear-resistant food and garbage receptacles.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Small stone receptacles used for secondary burials, known as ossuaries, will be on display as well.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
The 20-something goes dumpster diving in the outdoor receptacles located behind retail outlets to find her treasures.
—Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for receptacle
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“Receptacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptacle. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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