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 conglomerate made sure its stamp was all over the event with Chaumet designing the medals, Louis Vuitton handling the torch trunks, and Berluti creating the athlete’s uniforms.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
The trunk, on the other hand, can hold up to 1,250 liters (330 gal) when the backrests of the rear seats are folded down.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
Remove warps in early spring prior to spring growth to avoid damaging the trunk.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
All the while, your core—including your rectus abdominis (frontside ab muscles), obliques (side torso muscles), transverse abdominis (deep trunk muscles) and erectors (spinal muscles)—work hard to stabilize you.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
The trunk, on the other hand, can hold up to 1,250 liters (330 gal) when the backrests of the rear seats are folded down.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
Remove warps in early spring prior to spring growth to avoid damaging the trunk.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
All the while, your core—including your rectus abdominis (frontside ab muscles), obliques (side torso muscles), transverse abdominis (deep trunk muscles) and erectors (spinal muscles)—work hard to stabilize you.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunk
Noun
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Or, shop large, clear storage bins to get closets and garages in tip-top shape.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Use the Juliet Arch Cabinet to display your finest dishware or mix storage bins with colorful decor items.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs returner Nikko Remigio smiled in front of his locker Saturday night, ready to reveal the full story behind his game-changing kickoff return in KC’s home playoff victory.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Patrons aspiring to ride the Hulk rollercoaster at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando are barraged by signs warning them to place anything not attached to their bodies in a locker next to the ride.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
16 Jan. 2025
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The red button, hidden in a wooden box and was used by Trump during his first term, was again spotted on the desk at the Oval Office after Trump was sworn in a week ago, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Then, in September 2023, Swift made her first appearance at a Chiefs game when she was spotted in a box with Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Neither of them had any idea at the time that a bomb was ticking inside his chest.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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Diversions normally occur during serious medical issues such as cardiac arrest, chest pain, obstetric or gynecologic issues or possible strokes.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunk. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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