as in bins
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 containers
At the Port of Virginia, humans operate cranes that load containers onto trucks, but the cranes can also arrange huge stacks of containers on their own.
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Peter Eavis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The containers have leak-proof, airtight lids and are microwave, dishwasher and freezer-safe.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
In the past, steel containers might block Wi-Fi signals, causing frustrating connectivity dead zones.
—Robert Backhouse, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
So, dump plastic in favor of glass containers, and non-stick pans and good old fashioned wooden utensils!
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
An increase in the number of containers the port handles is largely behind the increase in hiring.
—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The largest are shipping containers, and an old bus that served as the headquarters.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Hibiscus are amazing, high flower-power shrubs that grow easily in containers and can provide years of enjoyment.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Students are tasked with deciding how to reroute the containers and prioritize products to minimize the impact of this event.
—Alexa MacDonald, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Peter Eavis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The containers have leak-proof, airtight lids and are microwave, dishwasher and freezer-safe.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
In the past, steel containers might block Wi-Fi signals, causing frustrating connectivity dead zones.
—Robert Backhouse, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
So, dump plastic in favor of glass containers, and non-stick pans and good old fashioned wooden utensils!
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
An increase in the number of containers the port handles is largely behind the increase in hiring.
—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The largest are shipping containers, and an old bus that served as the headquarters.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Hibiscus are amazing, high flower-power shrubs that grow easily in containers and can provide years of enjoyment.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Students are tasked with deciding how to reroute the containers and prioritize products to minimize the impact of this event.
—Alexa MacDonald, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containers
Noun
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Those customers put their waste in black, blue and green bins, which are emptied by city workers once a week.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bauer said city officials are choosing to keep the plan for weekly pickup of blue recycling bins based on concerns that the end of free service will prompt some households with two blue bins to go down to one to save money.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Priority was given initially to those who paid the extra £50 for season ticket plus (available since season tickets went on sale last year) and to away season ticket holders.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The club say their approach ensured all season ticket holders would have a chance to buy tickets.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Northwest winds of 15 to 25 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots, and waves of 5 to 8 feet are forecasted, creating hazardous conditions for small vessels.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The West may no longer be importing Russian oil and gas, but Russian officials have been adept at finding alternative markets in Asia—India and China have been scooping up Russian crude at a discount—by utilizing vessels that aren't connected to the Western banking system.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Instead of lethality, our military is focused on checking race/gender boxes.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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This formula by La Roche-Posay ticks all of those boxes and then some.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Containers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containers. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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