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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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Take a small container, such as a six-pack for annuals, and fill it with potting mix, coir or pumice.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Create a captivating centerpiece to wow your guests, like a large-format punch served in a whole watermelon or a big pot of Budae Jjigae brimming with Spam morsels and bricks of ramyun noodles.
—Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
If planting containers for fall, refresh the soil with fresh potting mix.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Take a small container, such as a six-pack for annuals, and fill it with potting mix, coir or pumice.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
Many in the cookware industry, however, say nonstick pots and pans carry no risk of harm when manufactured responsibly.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Create a captivating centerpiece to wow your guests, like a large-format punch served in a whole watermelon or a big pot of Budae Jjigae brimming with Spam morsels and bricks of ramyun noodles.
—Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pot
Noun
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Rooms are handsome and eclectic, and the views of the sprawling city from the pool deck are impressive.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Loft distinguishes itself with a private spa, comprising a splash pool, sauna, and steam room.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Amazon has a ton of fashion-forward options that are lightweight and easy to pack thanks to their slim profile.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, these Margaux ballet flats, though beautiful, are quite expensive and lack tons of support.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a startling image, a pregnant Perfidia fires off rounds with a machine-gun butt pressed against her swollen belly.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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And as a big bonus, the feeder also keeps the bellies of other small critters full, too, which means lots of bird- and critter-watching year round.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the junta’s leaders were to try to prevent China from conducting military activities at Kyaukpyu, China could further seed insurgencies near the portto protect its investments.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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These plants produce dense clumps through self-seeding and spreading roots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The fest happened along the shore of the Eel River and featured loads of daytime activities along with the music by night.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Planted in the fall, hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) quickly grows to 12-20 inches tall, adding loads of nitrogen to the soil and preventing erosion.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Consider long-term plans and how much effort each of you is willing to put in.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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And here, the at-risk grants put in a very good showing, with just over half of the patents citing at least one at-risk grant.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More than a dozen high-quality studies over decades have since found no evidence of a link between childhood vaccines and autism.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Remember when finalists used to have a couple months to design a dozen or so looks?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The reenactment shows a caretaker roughly handling the infant doll, placing him on the mattress with obvious impact and then flipping him on his stomach and pressing on his back and head.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Wilson, 57, sought medical attention after facing issues with blood pressure and swelling, and told her Instagram followers that doctors found an ulcer while removing the silicone band from her stomach.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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