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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a small casket of jewels
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Recent Examples of casket
After the pope's memorial service on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET), his body will be buried at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major in a simple wooden casket, per his request.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
At his funeral in Guatemala, his sister draped herself over his casket, weeping.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Francis had also asked to be buried in a simple wooden casket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Standing a few feet from the casket, Genevieve wept and placed her hands on her face, appearing to be emotionally moved, the newspaper added.
—David Chiu, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
At his funeral in Guatemala, his sister draped herself over his casket, weeping.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Francis had also asked to be buried in a simple wooden casket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Standing a few feet from the casket, Genevieve wept and placed her hands on her face, appearing to be emotionally moved, the newspaper added.
—David Chiu, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casket
Noun
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But the final nail in the coffin of the film’s watchability is how much effort the octogenarian star actually puts into the role.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 June 2025
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New York scored six times in the eighth, with Brandon Nimmo’s two-run homer feeling like a nail in the coffin.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Officers were shooting flash-bangs and less-lethal munitions, while the protesters tried to erect a barrier with recycling bins.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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One cool option is to create bins automatically based on face recognition.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2025
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In February, archaeologists revealed the lost tomb of Thutmose II, a pharaoh who ruled during the 15th century B.C.E.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Baki’s tomb had a long, hall-like courtyard, with a second courtyard leading to the entrance of the tomb.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
27 May 2025
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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
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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
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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
Noun
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In the story, the tree selflessly offers its apples, branches and eventually its entire trunk to the boy.—
Nitin Rakesh,
Forbes.com,
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
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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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“Casket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casket. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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