as in bin
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
save the plastic containers from the deli for other uses
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Recent Examples of container
Refrigerate extra remoulade in an airtight container or jar for up to 2 weeks.
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
There was plenty of food available—and not the worst kind—stored in sacks, containers, and on the shelves.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Now, their distance and efforts are greatly reduced by autonomous mobile robots that can unload containers for the package delivery and supply chain management company with a speed of up to 650 cases per hour.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Two weeks later, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife choppered away nearly 1,500 pounds of trash, 4,000 feet of irrigation pipe and seven pesticide containers — restoring the rugged, remote forest.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
There was plenty of food available—and not the worst kind—stored in sacks, containers, and on the shelves.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Now, their distance and efforts are greatly reduced by autonomous mobile robots that can unload containers for the package delivery and supply chain management company with a speed of up to 650 cases per hour.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Two weeks later, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife choppered away nearly 1,500 pounds of trash, 4,000 feet of irrigation pipe and seven pesticide containers — restoring the rugged, remote forest.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
Noun
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Philadelphia car owners have used folding tables and plastic bins.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Investigators, one of whom wore a Pima County Sheriff's Department vest, took equipment out of plastic bins in a truck.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This includes a beautiful set of glass candlesticks from my best friend, a few small votive holders, and a set of matches in a porcelain striker that’s too cute to be in a cabinet anyway.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Account holders get a free debit card and check-writing privileges.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even plastic bags get woven into sleeping mats for residents who may be sleeping outside or don’t have a bed.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Fox News Digital took photos of the nearby camps — which contain piles of junk, such as clothes, open containers, boxes, bags and trash.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Abe had become a receptacle for Yamagami’s despair.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Megan Mays, designer and founder of Ravenhouse Design, suggests using a receptacle that doesn't necessarily look like a trash can, and that adds a dose of style to the room.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Continue reading … LETHAL INTERCEPT — Deadly US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel leaves 2 dead, 1 survivor.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tentative plans call for acquiring 51 vessels in the initial phase and scaling the wider fleet to more than 400 ships.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
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Eco effort The complimentary bath products are large enough to refill and water is served in glass bottles.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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