Thesaurus results for TINS

tins

noun

plural of tin

as in barrels

a metal container in the shape of a cylinder row upon row of tins containing food for an emergency that never happened

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of tins Plus, sardines are often packed in tins with extra virgin olive oil, so you get added anti-inflammatory benefits. — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Grease tins generously, cool muffins briefly before removing, and store in airtight containers or freeze. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 After an overnight rest in the refrigerator, the dough is rolled, filled, sliced, and baked in muffin tins, whose individual cups catch any drips from the bubbling filling to create the signature crisp, sticky bottoms and dramatic spirals. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 Pour into regular-sized muffin tins and bake 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees. — Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026 Cylindrical tins are also handy for storing snacks like chips, nuts, or popcorn. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 Large cans of jalapeños and taco sauce, tins of jumbo squid, sacks filled with varying flour types, jars of grape leaves, curry paste, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo, lychee in syrup, Mediterranean chocolate candies and a wide variety of ramen noodle packets were among the items on the shelves. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026 Silicone sandwich bags, muffin tins, ice cube trays, baby bottles, and a plethora of other objects are available. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 26 June 2026 There, chic diamond necklaces lay in glass boxes on navy blue velvet, and bracelets, earrings and rings were on show in custom antique jewelry boxes made from an assortment of 1950s tins. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tins

Noun

David Wech, chief economist at energy intelligence firm Vortexa, told CNBC on Friday that the average over the last month has been 6 million-7 million barrels a day.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Middle Eastern oil producers have rerouted another 2 million barrels per day around the Strait of Hormuz.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of barrels

Noun

After his death, Bob’s became the de facto location for fans needing to pay homage to the beloved director, piled high with tributes of cigarettes, cans of Coke, donuts, slices of pie and tear-stained letters of gratitude.

— Amanda Karkoutly, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
This was Jacobs’s Warhol moment—the bags are his Campbell’s soup cans.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of cans

Noun

My solo album from a few years prior, Tomcats Screaming Outside, was very dark and influenced by what was going on in Bristol — drums, bass, and inspired by Massive Attack and Portishead.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Beard replaced Dan Mitchell on the drums in ZZ Top in 1969 and helped recruit Hill from American Blues.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of drums

Browse Nearby Words

tinny

tins

tinsel

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Tins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tins. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of tins

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

devolve

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 21

16 Glee-ridden Words from Schitt's Creek

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes