as in pitcher
a handled container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or a spout
a silver ewer in an elaborately ornamented style
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Noun
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Urquidy, though, is as good a hope as any the Tigers have for a pitcher who could bolster their staff.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025 -
Just as former star pitcher Mark Mulder was about to make his speech in his new green jacket, the ballpark’s fire alarm rang out.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our testers especially loved that the granules are packaged in an ergonomic plastic jug that makes lifting and tilting it a breeze when replacing the litter.—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Other families were seen pushing and pulling makeshift wagons piled high with mattresses, empty jugs of water, clothes and other basics needed for survival.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Top with remaining 1/2 cup apples and 1/2 cup nougat bars.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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This Amazon version features the same suede leather construction, adjustable metal buckle straps, and non-slip outsole, along with a cork footbed with a deep heel cup for lightweight cushioning and arch support.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No detail was overlooked — down to the drink’s flagon.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
12 Sep. 2024
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Their crop: wine, so fine the poet Dante sang its praises and medieval kings and popes guzzled it by the flagon.—
Julia Buckley,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Nov. 2023
Noun
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This one is made with clear pockets and slots to put your bottles into.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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What if your old bottle of cooking oil could help save the planet and your smartphone?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Ewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ewer. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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