canned

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preserved in a can or jar

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We had canned peaches for dessert.
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She prefers fresh vegetables over canned ones.
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tinnedpreservedbottledjarred
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(of laughter or applause) recorded and added to a broadcast or performance

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The sitcom used a lot of canned laughter.
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The audience could tell the applause was canned.
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pre-recordedartificialfakesimulated
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to preserve (food) in a can or jar

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They spent the summer canning fruits and vegetables.
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My grandmother used to can her own tomatoes.
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preservebottlejartin
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to dismiss (an employee) from a job

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He was canned for insubordination.
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The company decided to can several employees due to budget cuts.
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firedismisssackterminatedischarge
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