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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
Forty-two ships are awaiting to dock, with 265 vessels en route to the port.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
The ship that will install the cable will be a larger, specialized vessel carrying a crew of technicians and experts.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Iran has threatened to strike vessels seeking to transit the waterway, fueling a surge in prices for oil and other fuels.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Another Iranian vessel, the IRIS Bushehr, requested assistance from Sri Lanka, where more than 200 sailors were being brought ashore.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
The ship that will install the cable will be a larger, specialized vessel carrying a crew of technicians and experts.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Iran has threatened to strike vessels seeking to transit the waterway, fueling a surge in prices for oil and other fuels.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Another Iranian vessel, the IRIS Bushehr, requested assistance from Sri Lanka, where more than 200 sailors were being brought ashore.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
Noun
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Other items from the ship, including the ballasts that served as counterweights for the human cargo, are remaining on display and will be returned to South Africa in two years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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When Grace first awakens on his ship, the film cuts hectically around, above, and below him, as if to approximate his mental and physical disorientation.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The instructor brought Higgins to a boat and began CPR, Linhardt said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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American Samoa offers remote South Pacific coral reefs and volcanic ridges, while Dry Tortugas, accessible only by boat or seaplane, features vibrant marine life and a massive 19th-century coastal fortress, around 70 miles off the coast of Key West.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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Pizza fans will love the outpost of Neapolitan stalwart Gino Sorbillo, while Mexican eatery Temaki does poke bowls and tacos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Crust will be crisp For filling, in a large bowl beat softened butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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Keep pocketbooks in order with these acrylic purse dividers, and store off-season clothes in these under-bed containers with wheels.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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As the ingredients degrade, the mix may no longer provide the structure and nutrients container plants need to thrive.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The original 15-room home could only be reached by helicopter or yacht (the Transpeninsular Highway wasn't built until 1970) and the seclusion attracted Hollywood stars like John Wayne and Lucille Ball.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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In January, a fleet of 23 Oyster yachts took off from Antigua to start the brand’s namesake 27,000-nautical-mile rally exclusive to Oyster owners.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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