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Recent Examples of tins
The tins next move down a conveyor belt system, where the liquid cools and hardens before the tins are capped and shrink-wrapped.
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Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
The magnetic tins stack neatly or stick to your fridge for convenient storage.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
While strawberry shortcakes are usually made with biscuits, this recipe swaps them for tender little cakes baked in muffin tins.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s in those iconic metal tins, they were discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Altoids Sours, those cult-favorite candies packaged in metal tins, were launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s and discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Altoids Sours Altoids Sours, launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s, were packaged in distinctive metal tins and delivered an intense tartness before turning sweet.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
In colorful tins, emblazoned with cartoonish tiny fish, the protein-rich food has quietly become a popular healthy meal staple.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
The magnetic tins stack neatly or stick to your fridge for convenient storage.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
While strawberry shortcakes are usually made with biscuits, this recipe swaps them for tender little cakes baked in muffin tins.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s in those iconic metal tins, they were discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Altoids Sours, those cult-favorite candies packaged in metal tins, were launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s and discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Altoids Sours Altoids Sours, launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s, were packaged in distinctive metal tins and delivered an intense tartness before turning sweet.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
In colorful tins, emblazoned with cartoonish tiny fish, the protein-rich food has quietly become a popular healthy meal staple.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tins
Noun
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But that is definitely not the case with the latest collaboration between Jack Daniel’s and its Formula 1 partner McLaren Racing, a new $600 whiskey aged in special barrels that clocks in at over 117 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Despite America averaging over 13 million barrels per day, domestic gasoline prices are driven higher by global market forces, with oil producers selling tankers to the highest bidder on the international market.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each time, the friends put down their cans of Miller Lite and happily obliged.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Avoid cans that have dents or lid damage, as this can increase the risk of bacteria that cause botulism (a form of food poisoning).—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The Nuremberg rallies were simply political stage plays, with music from Wagner, drums, symmetrical marching formations, red flags, and gatherings often held in darkness to heighten the mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Flows are narcoleptic, drums are sporadic, and melodies are soft enough to live in a dollhouse.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Tins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tins. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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