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
Bulk food bins in the back prep area were missing labels, a repeat violation.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
There were bins of sticker rolls, and each wall was lined with tons and tons of stickers.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 29 May 2025
The poll also showed that 43% of frequent flyers disapprove of putting small items in the overhead bin on full flights.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
And several Asian airlines have implemented a similar policy, prohibiting fliers from placing batteries in the overhead bins or banning passengers from using portable batteries at all during the flight.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
There were bins of sticker rolls, and each wall was lined with tons and tons of stickers.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 29 May 2025
The poll also showed that 43% of frequent flyers disapprove of putting small items in the overhead bin on full flights.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
And several Asian airlines have implemented a similar policy, prohibiting fliers from placing batteries in the overhead bins or banning passengers from using portable batteries at all during the flight.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin
Noun
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According to Opta, Madueke had more touches (12) than any other player in the opposition’s box, completed the most dribbles (three), and finished joint-first in duels won (seven), alongside Jude Bellingham and Dan Burn.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Fever assistant Austin Kelly — who acted as head coach Saturday in the stead of Stephanie White, who was away from the team for personal reasons — remembered watching the Bulls on box TVs in hotel rooms while traveling with his AAU team during the ’90s.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Noun
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All visitors must use the bear-resistant food lockers provided at each site, and keep garbage and toiletries like toothpaste locked up in the locker or a vehicle when not in use, Boyd said.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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The library has seven full-service locations, two Boundless Library locations, and multiple outreach services, including the Library on Wheels and Story Stash and a 24-7 pickup locker.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Lil Cory sound like he was born to be selling CDs out of the trunk of his Impala in a Chipper Jones jersey.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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This fire pit is ideal for transporting in the trunk on camping trips, tailgating adventures, beach excursions, or as an outdoor centerpiece in your own backyard.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
Noun
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This rash typically starts on the face and spreads over the body, including hands, feet, genitals, and chest.—
Francisco J. Rivera Rosario,
Health,
7 June 2025
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However, a few years ago, during a routine physical, Jones’ primary care doctor found something unusual in his chest X-ray.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In the shots, the white stuffed animal with black stripes is shown in the grass where Officer Jones found it and safely packed away in a dog crate.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Their efforts filled about a dozen crates, transforming what might otherwise have gone to waste into nutritious food for neighbors in need.—
Vidula Aiyer,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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