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trash can Synonyms

Another word for trash can

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• noun (Context 1)

A container for holding discarded materials or waste, typically placed indoors or outdoors.

Usage Example

"She tossed the crumpled pieces of paper into the wastebasket under her desk."

Strongest
wastebasket
Strong
dustbin
bin
Weak
receptacle

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