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Recent Examples of tin can With respect to Carol, refusing first class is one form of resistance, but licking the lid of a tin can from the garbage is another level of commitment. —
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025 An anti-de Sitter universe has a boundary, often illustrated to resemble a tin can. —Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 19 Nov. 2025 The trailer bakes like a tin can in the heat. —Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Each camp consists of a large tented living room, individual tents with queen-size beds, and a bathroom with a tin can hot-water shower and drop toilet (there’s no electricity, plumbing, or Wi-Fi). —Hanya Yanagihara, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2016 See All Example Sentences for tin can
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025 An anti-de Sitter universe has a boundary, often illustrated to resemble a tin can. —Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 19 Nov. 2025 The trailer bakes like a tin can in the heat. —Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Each camp consists of a large tented living room, individual tents with queen-size beds, and a bathroom with a tin can hot-water shower and drop toilet (there’s no electricity, plumbing, or Wi-Fi). —Hanya Yanagihara, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2016 See All Example Sentences for tin can
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin can
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Line a 22 cm (8½ inch) round cake tin with non-stick baking paper.— Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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For metal containers, like those above, drill drainage holes in the bottoms and three holes in the front of each container, and then use tin snips to cut out triangular openings that are large enough to fit one plant.— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Along with North, last year’s inaugural class included Kansas City arts pillars such as visual artist Harold Smith, drum and dance instructor Danny Hinds and singer Darcus Speed Gates, reflecting the range of disciplines the awards aim to recognize.— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
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The album marks Mering’s first time executive-producing, working alongside her longtime collaborator Jonathan Rado and other producers, as well as Nick Movshon on bass, Homer Steinweiss on drums, Benny Bock on keyboards, and more.— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
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An armored Bearcat vehicle arrived on the scene, deploying smoke cannisters, and officers fired several rounds into the woods.— Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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Health officials found canisters of chemical furniture polish on a preparation table.— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Tin can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/tin%20can. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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