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Recent Examples of tins
As my recycling bin fills with tins, my optimism rises, too.
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Small candle tins and votive holders are just the right size to hold matches.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
Think things like spice jars, tins of artisan olive oil or Moroccan tagine cooking pot as memorable souvenirs people want to bring home to remind them of their voyage.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Dunkin' just dropped new Munchkins tins, drinks, and donuts for Valentine's Day.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Again, when Appa was away on rigs, Amma would serve us tins of meat.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
There are one million tins of sardines in the cupboard.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Empty fruitcake tins at Collin Street Bakery.
—Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Small candle tins and votive holders are just the right size to hold matches.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
Think things like spice jars, tins of artisan olive oil or Moroccan tagine cooking pot as memorable souvenirs people want to bring home to remind them of their voyage.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Dunkin' just dropped new Munchkins tins, drinks, and donuts for Valentine's Day.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Again, when Appa was away on rigs, Amma would serve us tins of meat.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
There are one million tins of sardines in the cupboard.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Empty fruitcake tins at Collin Street Bakery.
—Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tins
Noun
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By contrast, even in the early 1900s gasoline could be transported in barrels and cans.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rain barrels are growing in popularity, and come in a variety of designs and materials, including old-fashioned wood and metal, and newer plastic models.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, Conagra was hit with a flurry of lawsuits alleging that cans of Pam cooking spray burst into flames, severely burning users.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael, who was fighting against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), was feted by bagpipes and drums outside his Homer Glen home after his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Piano showrooms followed, opening up and down 57th and 58th, between stores that sold sheet music, drums, and harps.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Tins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tins. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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