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pots 1 of 2

noun

Definition of potsnext
plural of pot
1
as in pools
the total of the bets at stake at one time everyone got a bit nervous when the pot grew to more than a hundred dollars

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2
as in loads
a considerable amount made a pot of money in the real estate market

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3
as in bellies
an enlarged or bulging abdomen vowed that he would never get a pot, that telltale sign of middle age

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pots

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pot
as in seeds

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Recent Examples of pots
Noun
An employee was also observed not washing their hands properly before handling clean dishes, pots and pans. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 Shipping them without heavy soil and plastic pots drastically reduces transport, material, and maintenance costs. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026 Fermentation occurred in wooden tanks with the agave fibers, the tequila was distilled in copper pot stills, and it was rested in clay pots for 15 days to aerate and pick up some mineral notes before bottling. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026 Ever since getting a set as a wedding present, we have been obsessed with Our Place’s pots and pans. — The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026 Like pothos, these plants are easiest to propagate in water, but they can also be rooted in pots filled with damp seed starting mix. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2026 This saw all 36 teams separated into four separate pots based on their ranking, with each team drawn two opponents from each pot. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The narrow walkway separating the parking lot from her front door is filled with planters and flower pots of all sizes. — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 About 50 pallets containing 12 pots apiece line a ridge near their house. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
  1. pools
  2. loads
  3. bellies
  4. seeds
  5. funds
  6. tons
  7. stomachs
  8. plants
Noun
  • Knauss also shared photos of the devastation from the hurricane, which showed chairs overturned in the sanctuary and pools of water that damaged every corner of the facility.
    — Raymond Strickland, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • But wherever credible revenue, savings or other financial value exists, scarce public dollars should help bring much larger pools of private capital to the table.
    — Marcene Mitchell, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of pools
Noun
  • If those loads would also have gone through a dryer, the savings grow even more.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • How to reduce water usage when doing laundry Only run full loads.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • Yes, otters — those adorable little scamps with nearly human faces that mostly lie on their backs at the surface, using their bellies as snack trays.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Our feet are sore, our bellies are full and our hands are sticky — there really were too many dessert items on the list this year.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bellies
Verb
  • Start seeds indoors four to eight weeks before the last frost, or sow directly at the soil surface after the last frost.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Place seeds on plate and repeat process with remaining sesame seeds.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2026
Definition of seeds
Noun
  • But as standards are lowered, funds will be, too, resulting in families having fewer opportunities to connect.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The program is also seeking information on how the IRGC transfers funds and materials to its terrorist and militia proxies and partners, as well as individuals or entities involved in financing or facilitating its activities.
    — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of funds
Noun
  • The country plans to expand LNG capacity from 77 million tons per year to 142 million by 2030, and duplicating that infrastructure isn’t feasible.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Every year, more than 350 million tons of PET plastic waste are generated globally.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of tons
Noun
  • The court heard how the former nurse, now 36, attacked babies in her care by administering air into their blood and stomachs, overfeeding them with milk, physically assaulting them and poisoning them with insulin.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Both Bioperine and gingerols have been said to help relieve inflammation, morning sickness and upset stomachs.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of stomachs
Verb
  • Move container plants indoors to a dark, dry spot, like a basement or garage.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The club also plants and maintains various Naperville gardens, including Paw Paw Garden at Naper Settlement, Veterans Garden, Blue Star Marker Garden, and the garden and planters at the DuPage Children’s Museum and Trinity House.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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