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Recent Examples of cauldrons
The closing ceremony will conclude with the Olympic flames being extinguished at the unprecedented two cauldrons in Milan and Cortina, to be viewed via video link.
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Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Before the cauldrons are extinguished in Milan and Cortina, the Olympic flag will be handed over to a representative of the French Alps, the host region for the 2030 Winter Olympics.
—Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The closing ceremony concluded with the Olympic flames being extinguished at the unprecedented two cauldrons in Milan and Cortina, to be viewed via video link.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
And those numbers could keep rising, with some medal chances still left before the cauldrons get extinguished and the Games come to a close.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
In the fluorescent glare of a rundown Indonesian wig factory, vats of human hair simmer in huge cauldrons, stirred by hunched laborers as rows of mannequin heads watch blankly from the dark.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
To unite the Italian host cities, the Olympic flame was passed out of the stadium as Bocelli belted and the torch simultaneously reached two cauldrons.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The multiple locations—and, for the first time in Olympic history, dual cauldrons, in Milan and the mountain town of Cortina—could be a bit disorienting, especially with the Parade of Nations splitting up delegations of athletes.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
The cauldrons were created in partnership with Fincantieri and designed by Balich in a tribute to Leonardo da Vinci and his knots patterns.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Before the cauldrons are extinguished in Milan and Cortina, the Olympic flag will be handed over to a representative of the French Alps, the host region for the 2030 Winter Olympics.
—Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The closing ceremony concluded with the Olympic flames being extinguished at the unprecedented two cauldrons in Milan and Cortina, to be viewed via video link.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
And those numbers could keep rising, with some medal chances still left before the cauldrons get extinguished and the Games come to a close.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
In the fluorescent glare of a rundown Indonesian wig factory, vats of human hair simmer in huge cauldrons, stirred by hunched laborers as rows of mannequin heads watch blankly from the dark.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
To unite the Italian host cities, the Olympic flame was passed out of the stadium as Bocelli belted and the torch simultaneously reached two cauldrons.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The multiple locations—and, for the first time in Olympic history, dual cauldrons, in Milan and the mountain town of Cortina—could be a bit disorienting, especially with the Parade of Nations splitting up delegations of athletes.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
The cauldrons were created in partnership with Fincantieri and designed by Balich in a tribute to Leonardo da Vinci and his knots patterns.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cauldrons
Noun
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It’s designed for customized pour-over control and accounts for variables other electric kettles can’t touch, like brew type, steep time, and even altitude.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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This Kentucky stew traditionally included game and livestock and was cooked in large kettles that required an oar for stirring.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Residents in several neighborhoods have been protesting at night as the capital has been plunged into darkness, banging pots and pans and shouting anti-government slogans.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Heavy pots can be especially helpful, as these vining plants can become top-heavy and fall over.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Christian Braun scored a pair of buckets in transition.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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After the teams traded buckets for a few minutes, however, Neilson decided to take her latest game over.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Cauldrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cauldrons. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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