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as in imitative
using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model
there's a canned quality to the screenplay that reminds you of countless other action movies
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as in drunk
slang
being under the influence of alcohol
Driving home on New Year's Eve, she worried about other drivers who might be canned.
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as in stopped
slang
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
can the chatter, or I'm kicking you out of this library
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as in dismissed
to let go from office, service, or employment
the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers
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Recent Examples of canned
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Prices for canned fruits and vegetables are up about 6% in March from a year earlier, according to CPI data.
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Inspired by Contramar’s iconic tuna tostada, this budget-friendly version swaps in jarred or canned tuna for the sushi-grade fish used at the restaurant.
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Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Adjective
Manchego cheese, cream cheese and sour cream provide the dip’s lushness, while canned artichoke hearts, fresh spinach and the green tops of green onions are the source of herbaceous spring freshness and texture.
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Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Prices for canned fruits and vegetables are up about 6% in March from a year earlier, according to CPI data.
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mike Brown was canned in 2014 after one season in Cleveland and was an assistant under Kerr for six seasons and three championships.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Inspired by Contramar’s iconic tuna tostada, this budget-friendly version swaps in jarred or canned tuna for the sushi-grade fish used at the restaurant.
—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canned
Adjective
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The word is likely imitative (onomatopoeic), echoing the sound of heavy breathing during sleep.
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Since then, whenever new tools to crank out communications have become available, somebody has flooded the zone with the fastest, most imitative material that could garner attention.
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Supergirl is a jaded punk-rock youngster who has a cool dog and gets drunk to cope with past trauma.
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Ouch, Carter falling drunk off his horse.
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Large car rally disrupted in Baltimore Police said 36 traffic citations were issued and 54 vehicles were stopped after a large gathering of vehicles in the 1000 block of Wilson Drive in South Baltimore.
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The victim in the latest attack had stopped to swim with her boyfriend and friend in the Econlockhatchee River just north of Orlando Sunday afternoon when the alligator bit her, the FWC said in a press briefing.
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If he was dismissed without cause, his contract provides for a minimum 12-month payout.
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After earlier false rumors involving tsunami threats and the collapse of major transportation links, Rodríguez dismissed new viral claims about infrastructure failures, urging the public to rely exclusively on official sources.
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On Thursday, Gary Police Department personnel visited campers to teach about crime scene investigation and create a mock crime scene for students to solve.
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An 11-year-old Dexter Sol Ansell is peering into his Zoom camera, hands pressed to his cheeks and mouth wide open in mock shock.
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Locals wax poetic over the fried shrimp at Domilise’s, a venerable dive open since 1918, and Parkway Bakery and Tavern, a Mid-City institution that offers an excellent slow-roasted beef version with a slathering of gravy.
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LaSyl Natural Cooking Oil Solidifier While fried foods are one of the world’s finest creations, making them at home is really a chore.
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While nearly 3,500 newspapers have ceased publication during the new millennium, the Daily Herald is nonetheless joining a growing chain in a shrinking industry.
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Serious headwinds Last July, months after construction at the site ceased, giving way to 4-foot-tall weeds, Bryant said that although the company had raised $9 million from investors, the project ran into serious headwinds.
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His father's tombstone usually has the American flag, Irish flag and a military flag flanking either side, but those appeared to be removed on Monday.
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Despite initially playing through the pain, Arraez was removed from the game before the top of the fifth inning.
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“Canned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canned. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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