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Definition for can

noun as in container, usually metallic

Strongest matches

bottle, bucket, canister, jar, package

Weak matches

gutbucket, pop top

noun as in (vulgar) toilet

noun as in (vulgar) buttocks

verb as in preserve fruit, vegetable

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keep

Strong match

bottle

Weak match

put up

verb as in fire from job

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Published in Science Advances on October 24, 2025, the study suggests that simple retinal scans could eventually serve as a non-invasive tool to evaluate both cardiovascular health and biological aging.

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"The most important point is to be ready to speak on all issues without taboo... and to see then what could be the possible consensus between member states."

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Still, the economic pulse remains relatively subdued, with economists warning that low productivity growth could see inflation remain problematic into the future.

“Mr. James has always conducted himself ethically and is committed to doing everything he can to support First Brands’ stakeholders during the restructuring process.”

Since then, the veteran consumer-product executive has helped the units make gains, but could only do so much selling Huggies diapers, Kleenex tissues and Scott paper towels.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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