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Recent Examples of caisson
In 2024, Bally’s had to relocate the 34-story hotel tower, which was moved to the south end of the casino after it was determined that driving caissons into the ground might damage municipal water management infrastructure pipes along the river.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
In isolation, against a white background that is actually overcast sky, a hook or a caisson or a sheaf of rebar appears sculptural, abstract, exquisite.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Hitchcock recalled a day during the summer of 2007 when the cannon, now on its caisson and a moveable platform, was tested on the event level of Nationwide Arena, just beyond the ice-resurfacer entrance.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Ronald Reagan, a noted enthusiast did, and that’s the last time the caisson unit took part.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
In isolation, against a white background that is actually overcast sky, a hook or a caisson or a sheaf of rebar appears sculptural, abstract, exquisite.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Hitchcock recalled a day during the summer of 2007 when the cannon, now on its caisson and a moveable platform, was tested on the event level of Nationwide Arena, just beyond the ice-resurfacer entrance.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Ronald Reagan, a noted enthusiast did, and that’s the last time the caisson unit took part.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caisson
Noun
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If unauthorized access is detected, a ring of fire activates inside the vault, sealing the space and rapidly reducing oxygen levels.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
15 May 2026
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The architecture changes, the vault improves, the algorithm evolves, but the root assumption usually remains the same.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Beginning in May 2026, a temporary exhibit will open to the public, for a year, so visitors can witness the coffin and the remains and learn about what her life and death revealed about the British Roman elite.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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Residue analysis has identified frankincense and gypsum within the coffin, and exotic resins in one of the glass vessels, offering a rare glimpse into how her body was treated after her death.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This Bagsmart travel jewelry organizer has separate, dedicated pockets and compartments for your rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, and folds up into a compact pouch for easy packing.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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This multipurpose dog water bottle also has compartments for storing treats and poop bags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Lily Franck; 2024; USA; 4 min A mother’s hope chest becomes a catalyst for her daughter’s reconsideration of traditional gender roles in this charming stop-motion animation.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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While the tradition of a hope chest has its roots thousands of years ago, cedar became the material du jour thanks to its insect-repelling qualities.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Unapologetic Foods is both name and mantra of the restaurant group behind this brash canteen anchoring one end of the Essex Market.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In the night canteen, there is a man who roasts the very best corn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The four species intended to benefit are rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta).—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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One snuffbox had been a present for George V on his 55th birthday in 1920 while the other featured 3,000 diamonds and was bought by Queen Mary in 1932 for £1,000, the equivalent in modern money of around $75,000 according to the Bank of England's inflation calculator.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The flowers in question come in two sizes and arrive inside a golden hatbox that’s bound to elevate the looks of any room it’s placed in.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cords dangle uncovered from teensy lamps, pens live in a vintage-looking tomato can, and there’s a random magic 8 ball next to the huge hatbox for the huge hat.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Fish tank, jewel box, observation tower.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Indeed, surrealist design motifs abound throughout this top-floor jewel box, which is home to a collector couple and their many artworks.—
Fanny Guénon des Mesnards,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
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“Caisson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caisson. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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