as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
threw the rest of her books and tapes in the trunk and closed the lid
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Recent Examples of trunk
The trunk is designed with a slimmer top lid and a deeper main compartment for easy access, plus smooth coil zippers that make reaching your belongings a breeze.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
Loren then carefully placed her collection of letters in a Louis Vuitton trunk along with a special photo of the couple holding hands on a plane that JR had on display in his office.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
More than a decade after a woman was found dead inside the trunk of her burning car, her ex-boyfriend has been arrested and charged, California prosecutors say.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
That same month, it was announced that Louis Vuitton, another one of LVMH’s maisons, would become the title partner for the first race of the season in Melbourne and have trackside signage at the event and provide the trophy trunks.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
Loren then carefully placed her collection of letters in a Louis Vuitton trunk along with a special photo of the couple holding hands on a plane that JR had on display in his office.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
More than a decade after a woman was found dead inside the trunk of her burning car, her ex-boyfriend has been arrested and charged, California prosecutors say.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
That same month, it was announced that Louis Vuitton, another one of LVMH’s maisons, would become the title partner for the first race of the season in Melbourne and have trackside signage at the event and provide the trophy trunks.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunk
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While visiting the Goodwill Outlet bins in Portland, Oregon, Nick Lafrenz, 29, was surprised to find a professional popcorn maker, the likes of which would be used in movie theaters or hospitality locations.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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In a world where sustainability is often reduced to carbon footprints and recycling bins, Acumen is providing the missing half of the equation: a recognition that businesses must be economically viable to contribute to a better world.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Pronger made his way to the locker of Blues defenseman Colton Parayko on Saturday morning.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Ryne Stanek brought loaves of bread baked by his wife Jessica on Friday, leaving them in the lockers of some of his teammates.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pros Wide, square toe box Very sturdy Comes in narrow and wide sizes Cons Expensive Not available in many colors Our tester hard-launched these pumps by wearing them to the office on day one of testing (brave!).—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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The explosives were packed into boxes fashioned with 3-d printers that were installed in place of a fan.—
Kim Barker,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Officers saw Washington, stabbed in the chest, through a locked screen door lying on the floor.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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About two minutes after initially spotting and then following him, Lemos fired two shots at Perez Becerra, hitting him in the chest.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunk. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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