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
In the clip, the tiger enters the container first, and then rescuers close the door on the animal and raise her to safety.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Store leftover dip in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
While there are recipes for no-bake cookies that need to be refrigerated, most can nestle just fine in an airtight container separated by waxed paper.
—Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
The container shipping company said none of its own posts revealed any confidential information, as defined in their nondisclosure agreement and service contract, which initially was slated to run through April 30, 2024.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Store leftover dip in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
While there are recipes for no-bake cookies that need to be refrigerated, most can nestle just fine in an airtight container separated by waxed paper.
—Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
The container shipping company said none of its own posts revealed any confidential information, as defined in their nondisclosure agreement and service contract, which initially was slated to run through April 30, 2024.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for container
Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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From there, Kiwanis spread the word about the event and secured the trash bin from the city.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The company continues to invest in technology and infrastructure improvements, including enhanced WiFi, in-seat power, and larger overhead bins on new aircraft.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What happens to unclaimed property? Organizations have between one and five years to try to reunite account holders with their property, depending on the state and industry.—
New York Daily News Special Sections,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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According to Mister Guns, an online firearm retailer, all online gun purchases must be shipped to an FFL holder, where the buyer must complete the necessary background checks and paperwork before taking possession of the firearm.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Oh look, here comes Jesse Palmer with the big news: Pack your bags, ladies!—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Where some toiletry bags end up having an awkward shape that won’t easily fit into your luggage, these are the opposite.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The following drop-off sites in Gary will have receptacles for recycling starting Feb. 1: Grand Boulevard and Miller Avenue; 900 Madison St. (Gary General Services site) 3600 West 3rd Ave.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Laura Palmer’s house is this receptacle for her trauma.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the boat’s two cabins, one with an ensuite, also turn the vessel into a family weekend cruiser.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Fritz revved the engine, a desperate, needling whine, and the vessel lurched down the airstrip, the chute billowing awake behind him.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention super easy—just crack open a jar of peanut butter and put a dollop between two crackers—and cheap (approximately $4 for a 4-sleeve box of crackers and $2 for a jar of the spread).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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With the technology, anyone can generate videos — like a herd of woolly mammoths trotting through a snowy meadow — simply by typing a sentence into a box on a computer screen.—
Cecilia Kang,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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To get their money back, consumers can return the empty bottles to a store, reverse vending machine or drop-off point.—
Rebecca Pryor,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Shampoo and conditioner bottles come with screw caps that can be replaced with plastic pumps for easier applications.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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