crate

as in wreck
a dilapidated old automobile he keeps sinking money into that old crate

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Recent Examples of crate Taped to the front of each animal’s crate was a name, such as Shelby or Torro, and on top were pieces of paper listing personal information, medical records and any other pertinent details about the animal. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025 There have been so many donations of pet food, leashes, toys, crates, kitty litter and other supplies that Pasadena Humane had to borrow warehouse space to store it all, McManus said. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025 The Red Cross handed out food and water while the county’s animal services department arrived with crates and blankets. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 Within days of the first flames, the shelter — which was overwhelmed by donations of food bowls, blankets and large crates from grateful residents — was packed to the rafters with animals. Johnny Dodd, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for crate 
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Noun
  • Cases of Busch Light beer poured out of the truck after the wreck, which happened at about 2:30 a.m. Feb. 13 on Interstate 75 near a rest area in Ruskin, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release.
    Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Three people were killed and five more injured in wrecks on Arkansas roads Saturday, Monday and early Tuesday, according to preliminary reports from law enforcement.
    Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The hulk of metal moved silently through space, high above the blue Earth.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Having boy hulk Matthew Knies at the net front, to retrieve pucks and be a pain for the defence, is one positive step that’s been working.
    James Mirtle, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Two kids, two buzzer beaters in two days, one elated dad on hand to see both in person.
    Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
  • President Trump claims to be a president of law and order, but then lets cop beaters and killers walk free.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • For both acne and acne scarring, apply the gel directly from the stalk once or twice a week on its own or mixed with lemon juice, cinnamon, coconut oil, or tea tree oil.
    Atenea Morales de la Cruz, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Its ingredients comprise the usual suspects—oil, cheese, anchovies—plus lemon juice concentrate and citric acid, which contribute to its lively flavor.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
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  • Her ride is a jalopy of a propeller plane piloted by Daryl (Wahlberg), who turns out to be a Mob hit man.
    Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Golf carts resemble the Joad’s family jalopy in the film classic, The Grapes of Wrath, packed to the hilt with jumbo, floating water mats, some 20 feet in length, colossal floats better suited for the Macy’s Day Parade, and the largest sand robber of them all, the canvas beach cabana.
    Steve Cambria, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2024

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“Crate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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