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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
The Vatican has released the first photos of Pope Francis lying in state in his casket following his death on Monday morning, as his body is surrounded by praying officials and cardinals in his private chapel.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday (April 26) and released images of the pontiff lying in a simple wooden open casket in the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse as well as his last words.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
What struck me wasn’t her quiet courage—but the revelation that only men are permitted in the outer circle surrounding the Pope’s casket.
—Angela S. Mattie, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2025
His office was filled with the artifacts that people left behind in their cars: a high school diploma, a Little League uniform, an American flag that had been draped over a casket at a military funeral.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 4 May 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday (April 26) and released images of the pontiff lying in a simple wooden open casket in the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse as well as his last words.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
What struck me wasn’t her quiet courage—but the revelation that only men are permitted in the outer circle surrounding the Pope’s casket.
—Angela S. Mattie, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2025
His office was filled with the artifacts that people left behind in their cars: a high school diploma, a Little League uniform, an American flag that had been draped over a casket at a military funeral.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 4 May 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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Bulk food bins in the back prep area were missing labels, a repeat violation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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There were bins of sticker rolls, and each wall was lined with tons and tons of stickers.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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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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Attendees can also enjoy hourly light shows, explore a voice zone featuring messages from the BTS members, and visit an archive exhibit showcasing album covers, trophies and the members’ personalized lockers.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
1 June 2025
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Players milled about, going from the kitchen to the shower to their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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But how many big men check both of those boxes (and stay healthy, which puts Joel Embiid somewhat out of that conversation)?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Forget the delicious big box bakeries and popular cookie chains.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
Noun
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That extra room has been used to install a set of shelves behind the driver and passenger seats that each have a strap to hold bags in place and increase trunk size.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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These occur in younger dogs and, while usually on legs or the trunk, can be on the skin near the eyelid margins.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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The bra featured clusters of the stone to cover up her chest, but added a fun flair with the addition of dangling stones that hung off of the cups of the bra.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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The man targeted still has bullet bits lodged in his chest, Brown said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Casket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casket. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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