handbaskets

noun

plural of handbasket
as in baskets

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbaskets
  1. baskets
  2. bins
  3. cartons
  4. trunks
  5. crates
  6. boxes
  7. bags
  8. lockers
Noun
  • The set includes two medium baskets and one larger basket, giving you plenty of styling options throughout the house.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • Mpoyi’s first two baskets came on putbacks under the basket and teammate Nicholas Giarrusso scored on a putback to close out the first quarter.
    — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of baskets
Noun
  • After receiving unsolicited donations due to his online fame, Ashton chose to redirect these funds to clean seniors' bins for free, reinvesting any surplus into his business and savings.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • All of our pros say using clear bins in this space benefits not just your home for organizational purposes, but your little one’s development as well.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bins
Noun
  • The company reported that 960 cartons were recalled, with each carton containing 84 pods.
    — Greta Cross, The Providence Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
  • In a bit that must have taken quite a bit of rehearsal, the milk cartons danced in unison to the song until a larger milk carton appeared above the stage that dumped a sheet of milk onto them, freeing the dancers from the containers.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2026
Definition of cartons
Noun
  • Others joined him and the thud of clubs on tree trunks resumed.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Paintings, artwork, sculptures, stamps, statuary, other collector’s pieces (such as pieces of archaeology), as well as antiques older than 100 years but not over 250 years old are listed, as are suitcases, trunks, vanities and other types of bags.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of trunks
Noun
  • The family member had retrieved Molano’s vehicle and found the five large crates of cinnamon rolls inside.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Four Paws handlers trained many of the lions and tigers to enter the crates voluntarily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of crates
Noun
  • The states measure the Paramount deal the same way, as if entertainment still came in closed boxes.
    — Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Workers this week were seen installing safety bollards, protective road posts, hidden beneath flower boxes along the edge of the sidewalk in front of Apple Store, 277 Nichols Road.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of boxes
Noun
  • There are 12 bags and eight simple stickers; six are for 2x2 tiles, while there are also single 3x2 and 2x1 decals.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bags
Noun
  • The use of remote lockers and location pickup climbed 14 percent year over year and surpassed buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup as the leading alternative fulfillment method.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • While Valdez finished his work in the training room, only rookies were around at their lockers.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of lockers
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“Handbaskets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbaskets. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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