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
Tree trunks and fern stems In this new study, a team of scientists from institutions in the United States, Tibet, and China used fossil evidence of a terrestrial plant community that appears to have remained largely intact throughout the extinction event.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2025
Bike Friday says that the ebike can be folded down in 20 seconds to stow in a trunk of heft onto the train.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
To be sure, the initial product volley — 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eye palettes — would be enough to fill a small trunk, the most emblematic product of the French luxury giant, which was established in 1854.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Investigators found damaging evidence against her, including internet searches for chloroform and neck-breaking and traces of human decomposition in the trunk of her car.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2025
Bike Friday says that the ebike can be folded down in 20 seconds to stow in a trunk of heft onto the train.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
To be sure, the initial product volley — 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eye palettes — would be enough to fill a small trunk, the most emblematic product of the French luxury giant, which was established in 1854.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Investigators found damaging evidence against her, including internet searches for chloroform and neck-breaking and traces of human decomposition in the trunk of her car.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunk
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Once it’s made its rounds through the house, the vacuum scoots itself back to its charging dock and empties its contents directly into the attached bin.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Simply throw in your compostable materials and turn the bin every so often.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Flower sat at his locker with his head down for a good 30 seconds before noticing that someone was standing beside him.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Notable Because nothing gets past a good clubhouse attendant, a brown No. 91 jersey was hanging in Manny Machado’s locker on Friday morning at the Peoria Sports Complex.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Those who purchase a blind box item during the opening period will be able to enter a raffle for a chance to purchase a limited edition, U.K., exclusive Zimomo figurine.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
16 Mar. 2025
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Building a genuine culture of engagement is not about ticking boxes on an HR checklist but creating a workplace where excellence is the default state.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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An outdoor kitchen project includes installation of one inset grill; stainless steel drawers; ice chest; sink; and 60 square feet of concrete countertops made from veneered masonry stone.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Angela was shot dead center in the chest, testified the medical examiner, and died in seconds.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunk. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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