as in box
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a storage bin for hats and gloves put plastics in this recycling bin, and glass in that one
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Recent Examples of bin
As the dust is separated into the bin, it's automatically compressed within the bin to maximize capacity.
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Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 22 May 2025
From yurts in a state park to grain bins by the Great Sand Dunes, here are five spots with new glamping options for the 2025 summer travel season (and beyond).
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
In response, Delta said its request to put carry-ons where your legs normally go is to maintain an on-time departure and to leave room in the overhead bins for other luggage.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The storage tubs or bins should be sturdy and easy to access.
Sights and sounds
Some of the more sophisticated toddler ride-on toys have lights and sounds built in.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
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Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 22 May 2025
From yurts in a state park to grain bins by the Great Sand Dunes, here are five spots with new glamping options for the 2025 summer travel season (and beyond).
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
In response, Delta said its request to put carry-ons where your legs normally go is to maintain an on-time departure and to leave room in the overhead bins for other luggage.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The storage tubs or bins should be sturdy and easy to access.
Sights and sounds
Some of the more sophisticated toddler ride-on toys have lights and sounds built in.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin
Noun
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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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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
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
Noun
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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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Cold case solved over 50 years after a young mom was killed, her 3-year-old daughter left alive The victim -- 54-year-old grandmother Vivian Moss -- was found dismembered with multiple stab wounds to the chest in San Jose on July 11, 1981.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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That cargo is then loaded onto container handlers that operate exclusively within the confines of the port, bringing the crates closer to the roads or rail lines that will take them further.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Statues are shown tagged and wrapped before shipment, sealed in wooden crates, drilled shut as if in reverse enslavement, and soon to be carted away by a white crew wearing Covid masks.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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