Thesaurus results for RECEPTACLES

receptacles

noun

plural of receptacle

as in containers

something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation place all wrappers in the trash receptacles at the entrances of the theater

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Recent Examples of receptacles Do not leave them with other storm debris for pickup, and never place lithium-ion batteries inside garbage or recycling receptacles. — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The female restroom lacks covered receptacles for feminine hygiene products. — Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026 Marred mugs and glassware can be recycled or used for storage receptacles elsewhere and replaced. — Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026 Trash should be covered and receptacles should be cleaned regularly to avoid attracting flies. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026 As receptacles for energy, plants communicate through vibrations, and these vibrations provide clues to their emotional states and sustaining intelligence. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 In order to help prevent potential conflicts, the agency recommends safely storing trash, animal feed and other attractants as well as locking up trash receptacles and food scraps to eliminate odors that may attract wildlife. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 The stone has permanent steel receptacles for stanchions used in rope lines. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Equipping your bathroom with proper storage receptacles such as under-sink bins, standing drawer organizers, and sizable medicine cabinets will make stashing away everything from perfume to lip gloss a bit simpler. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026

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containers

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The same ban is also imposed for cosmetic products, paper and cardboard food containers.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Customers can bring their own containers into the store and fill them with products from the shop's refill stations.

— Beret Leone, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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