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as in loads
a considerable amount
made a pot of money in the real estate market
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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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Recent Examples of pots
Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
Hanging flower baskets, containers, mixed pots, garden decor and other items will be available for purchase, a news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Think beyond terracotta pots here.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
The hushed buzz of clinking Champagne glasses or afternoon tea pots pouring steaming cups comes from the adjacent lobby lounge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
While a perennial in warm climates, pineapple sage can also be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in pots in colder areas.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Murphy said some of her coworkers went outside to bang pots and pans in support of the detainees on the ground.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Hamell recommends terracotta pots, which breathe and help prevent overwatering.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
In cold winter areas, ceramic pots need protection to avoid cracking.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Noun
My grandmother stirred pots at dawn with instinct and devotion.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
Hanging flower baskets, containers, mixed pots, garden decor and other items will be available for purchase, a news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Think beyond terracotta pots here.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
The hushed buzz of clinking Champagne glasses or afternoon tea pots pouring steaming cups comes from the adjacent lobby lounge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
While a perennial in warm climates, pineapple sage can also be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in pots in colder areas.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Murphy said some of her coworkers went outside to bang pots and pans in support of the detainees on the ground.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Hamell recommends terracotta pots, which breathe and help prevent overwatering.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
In cold winter areas, ceramic pots need protection to avoid cracking.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
Noun
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Many of the Canopy and Miramar suites have private plunge pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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To that end there are also state-of-the-art fitness facilities with a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a long roster of yoga and exercise classes.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The best laughs — loud, distinctive, recognizable — come from soft bellies.—
Erin Entrada Kelly,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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These sweet, tangy, and saucy little bites have long held a special place in our hearts—and bellies.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Start seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the average last frost date for your area.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before your last frost date in biodegradable pots to avoid disturbing roots when transplating outside.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The City Council directed the city auditor to review its contracts with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, an agency that has received city funds to support efforts around homelessness.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This savory bread pudding has tons of flavor and texture from ingredients like French bread that's been baked in a rich Parmesan custard.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Multiplied across a day, their rate would have been over seventy-five tons per day per man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Their big-fish hunting left their stomachs grumbling.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation plants peace poles in cities across the country, with an effort to create safe spaces for communities.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Disease-resistant and productive, plants fruit until killed by frost.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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