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as in ship
a large craft for travel by water
a new ocean liner that claims to be the largest commercial vessel afloat
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as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
any vessel that is buoyant and steerable can be entered in the annual race down the river
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as in container
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
any watertight vessel can be used for mixing the paints
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Recent Examples of vessel
The vessel is built for ease of deployment and logistics, with the entire platform transportable in a single 40-foot container.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The Coast Guard then took control of the vessel, officials said.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
And the vessel comes equipped with a dive center and a fleet of kayaks, foil boards, and paddleboards.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
During the investigation, the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office located another fishing vessel that had been stolen in an unrelated incident, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The Coast Guard then took control of the vessel, officials said.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
And the vessel comes equipped with a dive center and a fleet of kayaks, foil boards, and paddleboards.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
During the investigation, the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office located another fishing vessel that had been stolen in an unrelated incident, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
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Combined with the capacity to handle multiple ships in a single day, those factors help explain why Bergen continues to lead Norway’s cruise statistics.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Comprehensive battlefield situational awareness China Central Television reported that a confrontation-style drill between surface ships and submarines was held at an undisclosed location in the South China Sea.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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In February 2024, three people were shot dead by gunmen – one who arrived and fled aboard a boat – in Acapulco.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The rooms Rooms at Marsa Al Arab are inspired by Italy’s vintage Riva boats, with understated nautical themes and terraces that look out either over Burj Al Arab, or the hotel’s marina and the sweeping curve of Kite Beach beyond.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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One easy way to tackle odors in your bathroom is to place a little bowl of baking soda on a bathroom shelf to absorb any unpleasant smells.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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My father, tired from corning off rigs, would fill a large stainless steel bowl with dish soap at night.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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The product itself, plastic containers with airtight seals, was unfamiliar and difficult to explain on a store shelf.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Then, narrow the choices down further by looking into traits that suit your growing conditions and preferences, including the time between planting and harvest and, if needed, the variety’s suitability for containers or small-space gardens.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Their $500 million mega yacht, Koru, was anchored nearby, but the couple reportedly spent most of their time on land.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Coral Gables man operating the boat that ran over and killed a 15-year-old girl wakeboarding behind a yacht in Biscayne Bay pleaded guilty to misdemeanor careless-boating charges Monday in a Miami-Dade County court.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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