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as in ton
a considerable amount
made a pot of money in the real estate market
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3
as in belly
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
vowed that he would never get a pot, that telltale sign of middle age
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Recent Examples of pot
James Mirtle, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Cut them back after a freeze, and pot them for indoor storage, such as in an unheated garage, shed, or basement.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Megan Forrester, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
There are thought to be around 250 pots by Drake still in existence, and over the past five years the market for his work has exploded, driven mainly by American museums competing for pieces in the hopes of telling a more complex story about the history of slavery in the US.
—Jori Finkel, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Byfield scored 31 points in his last 32 games, while Fiala potted 19 goals in his final 33 games (a 47-goal pace); their underlying numbers were elite together.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Cut them back after a freeze, and pot them for indoor storage, such as in an unheated garage, shed, or basement.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
If someone does encounter a coyote, officials said to scare away the animal by yelling, using airhorns, banging pots and pans or throwing objects.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
There are thought to be around 250 pots by Drake still in existence, and over the past five years the market for his work has exploded, driven mainly by American museums competing for pieces in the hopes of telling a more complex story about the history of slavery in the US.
—Jori Finkel, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pot
Noun
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His backstory for the spaceship included a sacred pool at its center.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The leadership council met on Monday, too — and such a meeting featured a ton of humility.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Charmking Compression Socks These socks are available in more than three dozen color combinations with tons of patterns to choose from.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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At Duran Lantink’s debut collection for Jean Paul Gaultier, graphic bodysuits of male pubic hair, hairy chests, and hairier bellies were on shocking display.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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This small-sized newt, found in remote mountain streams, is notable for its orange-red belly and bright orange tail.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Incidentally, the berries — technically seeds with a casing — do contain toxins and should be handled only with gloves.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Seed Cool-Season Grass in Fall There are numerous benefits of seeding a cool-season lawn in late summer or early fall.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn’t really much care for anyway (what?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The value of walnuts spiked last year after cratering in the years prior, but relatively small loads of walnuts still sell for modest prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Didn’t Barack Obama put in a basketball court?—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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But the complex pricing system that the company put in place instead cost it millions of visitors, Speigel said.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The brand offers dozens of high-quality sheets in cozy, breathable fabrics at wallet-friendly prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Axios, Alexander Solender and Marc Caputo report on the half-dozen labor leaders who have urged Democrats to vote for government funding and end the shutdown without conditions.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After settling my stomach with the signature honey-and-ginger tea, I was led to one of the houses to experience a Pizhichil treatment, a type of Ayurvedic treatment whereby warm oil is poured over the body to detox and rejuvenate the system.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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With three firmness options—soft, medium, and firm—side sleepers and stomach sleepers alike are sure to find their fit here.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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