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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
filled a whole box with books
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as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
would you switch on the box so that we can watch the news?
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as in dilemma
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
with our new home still unfinished, and the buyers of our condo eager to move in, we were in a real box
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as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the vicious bully delivered a box to the child's ear
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as in to punch
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
his mother threatened to box his ears if he didn't show a bit more respect
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Recent Examples of box
Kim Barker, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The play says much about food, and how damaging perceptions are when the default of white bread sandwiches, chips and juice boxes are replaced by a certain kind of identity-specific delicacy.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025
The Network notes celebrities such as entertainers Beyoncé and Alicia Keys, former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal and President Barack Obama have Irish genes, as did boxing great Muhammad Ali and Gen. Colin Powell.
—Jay Mwamba, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
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The explosives were packed into boxes fashioned with 3-d printers that were installed in place of a fan.
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Another trooper responded to help box the vehicle in, state police said.
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The United States has already punched its ticket to the final.—
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When the ball found the bottom of the cup at 18, Aberg clenched his fist, punched the air, hugged his caddie and smiled.—
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Although the bullet didn't penetrate Yarl's brain, the impact knocked him to the ground.—
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In May 2024, CNN released hotel security footage from 2016 that showed Combs striking Cassie, knocking her to the ground, and dragging her down a hallway.—
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In the video, O'Leary wailed after the metal object hit him in the chest.—
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Solo Ball, the only UConn player to make a 3-pointer until McNeeley hit one with five minutes to go, finished with 13 points and a team-best six assists.—
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Reese smacked Clark in the head with her arm while trying to block a shot in their first WNBA meeting June 1.—
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The future — mechanical, intelligent, overwhelming — is today smacking us in the face.—
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On the red carpet of the American Black Film Festival Honors in Los Angeles on Feb. 17, the 75-year-old actress told PEOPLE about filming the moment in which her character, Patti, slapped her daughter Angela (Taraji P. Henson) across the face during a heated confrontation on season 2 of Eli Stone.—
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Just ask comedian Chris Rock, who was unceremoniously slapped by Will Smith during the 2022 Oscars after cracking a joke about the actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.—
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Iowa State, a team that clipped KU 74-57 on Jan. 15 in Ames, will meet Kansas in an ESPN Big Monday contest at Allen Fieldhouse.—
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Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.—
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Kindt was arrested on a domestic assault charge after he was accused of banging Hagen’s head on a night stand and pushing her against several pieces of furniture.—
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Several times during our interview, one of us had to speak up to be heard over the clanging of this or banging of that.—
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, whose northeast San Fernando Valley district has experienced major hillside fires in recent years, also slammed Bass’ decision.—
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Though he was limited to just 1:55 of ice time in the Americans’ 2-1 loss to Sweden on Feb. 17 after slamming hard into the goal post during first-period action, Tkachuk was the Americans’ most impactful player in the tournament, from start to finish.—
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“Box.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/box. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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