as in box
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a storage bin for hats and gloves put plastics in this recycling bin, and glass in that one
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Recent Examples of bin
Some of the sensory tools in our bins that my daughter especially enjoyed are poppers, slug fidgets, pushpeel sensory boards, and an expanding breathing ball.
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Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
Either place them in bins labeled by size or season in a long-term storage spot, like an attic or garage, or donate them to open up space in your closet.
—Abbie Harrison, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
Suski and others signed a letter suggesting that cases like Charley's should be judged individually, rather than thrown into a common bin.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
When big feelings are involved, getting organized takes more than just putting your things in bins or drawers.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
Either place them in bins labeled by size or season in a long-term storage spot, like an attic or garage, or donate them to open up space in your closet.
—Abbie Harrison, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
Suski and others signed a letter suggesting that cases like Charley's should be judged individually, rather than thrown into a common bin.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
When big feelings are involved, getting organized takes more than just putting your things in bins or drawers.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin
Noun
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Her life’s work was stolen early Monday when thieves swiped a shipping box containing many of her puppets from outside her Beachwood Canyon apartment.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Around 656 boxes of original 2020 election records – as opposed to copies – were seized, according to Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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During your treatment, lockers, robes, and slippers are provided, making the time even more comfortable for those who aren’t staying on-site.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Maybe even little lockers for sports gear or special toys — with their name on it.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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He was arrested after authorities found $10,000 in his truck, and 175 pounds of marijuana in the trunk of an accompanying car driven by an associate.—
Mac Engel
February 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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My crabapple and witchhazel sprout extra stems at the bottom of their trunks.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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For example, women are more likely to have chest tightness as a symptom, which may be misdiagnosed as a sign of anxiety.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ghalazanjiri was shot in the chest by a sniper bullet and died on the spot.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The entrance to Valley View Elementary School in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights resembles a food pantry these days, with cabinets filled with cans of food products and plastic crates brimming with children’s clothes.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Billboards were even erected this year in Munich, reminding fans that the memorial is an alcohol-free zone after a couple of fans brought crates of beer last time round.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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