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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
In the west of Britain, fragments of red slip ware (distinctive Byzantium amphora vessels or pottery) have been found at sites associated with elites, like Tintagel in northern Cornwall.
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Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
The flotilla has since been reduced to a single vessel still headed toward Gaza.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
At the same time, UKAEA will be upgrading its remote handling system to deliver the first phase of in-vessel decommissioning, where about 3,700 components will be removed from JET.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
That decree includes a revision to international maritime transport rules, in which China could potentially charge special fees on vessels when calling at Chinese ports or prohibit or restrict these vessels’ port access in China.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
The flotilla has since been reduced to a single vessel still headed toward Gaza.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
At the same time, UKAEA will be upgrading its remote handling system to deliver the first phase of in-vessel decommissioning, where about 3,700 components will be removed from JET.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
That decree includes a revision to international maritime transport rules, in which China could potentially charge special fees on vessels when calling at Chinese ports or prohibit or restrict these vessels’ port access in China.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
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The weapon can protect ships against ballistic missiles in their final phase of flight.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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For example, some ships offer ‘no single supplement’ for the first few dozen solo travelers onboard (which refers to the travel promotion where solo travelers do not have to pay the extra fee typically charged for occupying a room alone).—
Mary Curry,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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The station was also responsible for unique private concerts like All Time Low's 2024 gig inside The Rave's empty pool and Weezer's 2017 performance on a boat on the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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It is reserved for two duck boats and vast piles of decoys.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 250-acre area is known for its gradual slopes and gentle tree skiing in a scenic bowl-like setting.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
29 Sep. 2025
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While cookie cools, whisk together powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream in a small bowl until smooth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Use separate cutting boards and containers to avoid cross-contamination between raw meats and fruits and vegetables.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Place the moth or caterpillar in an airtight container and store it in a freezer until the specimen can be picked up by ODA staff.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Amidst these displays is also, inexplicably, a poster of her and John on a yacht and at a Utah Jazz game (which Bronwyn points out isn’t courtside).—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ximena is Alia’s first new yacht of 2025, but more fleet members are on the horizon.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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