as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
threw the rest of her books and tapes in the trunk and closed the lid
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Recent Examples of trunk
Look for healthy stems and trunks that grow upright rather than sprawling.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.
—Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Sánchez showed off her toned figure in a leopard-print thong string bikini and a straw bucket hat while Bezos wore a navy blue T-shirt with blue and white patterned swim trunks.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Female beetles bore into the trunks and branches of young trees and excavate galleries in the heartwood.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.
—Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Sánchez showed off her toned figure in a leopard-print thong string bikini and a straw bucket hat while Bezos wore a navy blue T-shirt with blue and white patterned swim trunks.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Female beetles bore into the trunks and branches of young trees and excavate galleries in the heartwood.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunk
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
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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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
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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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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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“Trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunk. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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