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
Label each container clearly and include the date purchased or the expiration date, too.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Was passing containers of lo mein, honey garlic chicken and beef and broccoli around the table part of your annual tradition?
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
As more ocean carriers appear to show an openness to returning to the Red Sea on a limited basis, Maersk reportedly scrapped a long-time fee last month for one of its container vessels that transited the Suez Canal.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Water bottles, shampoo bottles and detergent bottles are fine – but if the item doesn’t have a bottle shape, where the container is wider than the opening, it won’t be recycled.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
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People are supposed to be using drugs and joining gangs and garbage is supposed to be scattered on the ground rather than placed in bins.—
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From the Samsonite Freeform Hardside Carry-on to the Coolife 3-piece Carry-on Luggage Set, these are the kind of luggage pieces that can glide through airports, survive overhead bin battles, and still look chic rolling into your hotel lobby.—
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From plane seatback organizers to carry-on cup holders, these accessories can save you from boarding delays and other headaches—starting at $9.—
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Ceramic or hard plastic soap dishes, toothbrush holders, and drawer organizers can be cleaned and sanitized in the dishwasher.—
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Thinking globally and acting locally means electing people of vision, not people who couldn't find their way out of a paper bag without a lobbyist lighting their way under the table, or down the wrong path where for-profit companies rule and teachers are scapegoated for society's failures.—
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Fast-forward to them being pulled over by the side of the boarding line, having to hurriedly transfer essentials between their personal item bag and their carry-on.—
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Kinto’s travel tumbler ($34) is a handsome receptacle available in a number of colors, with a lid that screws on tight and enough insulation to keep a cup of coffee warm all day long.—
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Cartwright recommends glass or BPA-free plastic receptacles, which are suitable for both refrigeration and reheating.—
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The program includes live bands and DJs on select sailings and routes, with performances typically held on larger vessels where space allows for small stage setups.—
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The vessel had previously sailed from Venezuela and returned to the region, Reuters reported, attributing the statement to an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter.—
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Under every Sale & Clearance section is a link to open-box deals, which are dramatically discounted items that have been opened and returned, potentially without their packaging.—
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While larger items, like a laptop or camera, won’t fit inside, this portable box is a great way to ensure all your smaller valuables are in one place.—
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Jennifer Lawrence hopped over to Chalamet and Jenner's table to grab a bottle of bubbly.—
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During the investigation, officers found liquor bottles hidden throughout the house, some of them empty, according to the release.—
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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