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as in ton
a considerable amount
made a pot of money in the real estate market
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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
Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Amid a deep humanitarian crisis and blackouts lasting more than 20 hours a day, Cubans are taking to the streets to express their discontent with pot-banging protests and demanding freedom.
—Sarah Moreno
march 16, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Senior captain Nevin Mustone scored and dished an assist as one of four different players to pot a goal for Malden Catholic (3-0) in a 4-2 win over Nauset.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Here, miniature gnocchi are added to a creamy sausage and kale soup to create a quick-to-the-table, one-pot meal.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Amid a deep humanitarian crisis and blackouts lasting more than 20 hours a day, Cubans are taking to the streets to express their discontent with pot-banging protests and demanding freedom.
—Sarah Moreno
march 16, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Put your peace lily in a container with drainage holes and pot it in a fast draining growing medium.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Senior captain Nevin Mustone scored and dished an assist as one of four different players to pot a goal for Malden Catholic (3-0) in a 4-2 win over Nauset.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pot
Noun
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Officials said parts of the original bypass structure — built to manage Barton Creek flow — had eroded for decades, creating the potential for sections to collapse into the pool.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The outdoor pool area has three large hot tubs, one of which is adults-only.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yet even though copper prices are near historic highs – over US$13,000 per ton on the London Metals Exchange – the profit margins are still too low and price swings are too volatile for companies to forecast reliable returns on the risky investment of building new mines.—
Adam Charles Simon,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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Pavvy—whose account recently gained 39,000 after her own negative experience with a major hockey equipment manufacturer sparked a massive wave of online support—had been receiving tons of messages about Heated Rivalry before the Olympics, with many fans looking to get more involved in the sport.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Performed under local anesthesia, the process involves removing a small amount of cells from the inner thigh, belly or knees and injecting them into the temples, cheeks and nasolabial folds.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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The reptile handlers drape the snakes over students' shoulders or bellies, but snakes also start winding their own way around the room and climbing up people's bodies (apparently some snakes' tree-climbing instincts are applicable to scaling humans as well).—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Longhorns will advance to a second round show-down with number-eight seeded Oregon on Sunday.—
Sara Diggins,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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As the three jostle for seeding in the Stanley Cup playoffs, these games between them take on an outsized importance.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Accessibility Hotel Thaynes has loads of accessibility accommodations for those who require it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Sagging Rooflines Heavy snow and ice loads can cause your roofline to bow or sag.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His father Frank, who Frankie was named after, died after having a pacemaker put in.—
Cheryl Fiandaca,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The judge’s order stated that Empower continues to fail to perform satisfactorily despite the quality improvement plans, corrective actions and other remedial measures put in place by the state, and poses imminent danger to the children under its care.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instead, the 46-year-old Los Angeles resident organized a vigil Tuesday night at a local park, where the photos of slain protesters were displayed and dozens of Iranian Americans lit candles and took turns hopping over tea lights in a version of a fire-jumping tradition known as Chaharshanbe Suri.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Reiner’s tribute was one of the emotional highs of the Oscars, Billy Crystal paying tribute to his dear friend and then being joined on stage by dozens of actors from Reiner’s movies, from Kathy Bates to Meg Ryan, Jerry O’Connell, Annette Bening and more.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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The butterflies churning away in the pit of his stomach probably felt more like pterodactyls, all because of what’s happening during halftime of Thursday’s Charlotte Hornets’ game against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many of these patients have lost weight with little discomfort other than an upset stomach or nausea.—
Austin Fast,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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