as in pitchers
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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The first group of Texas Rangers pitchers that threw a bullpen session Saturday afternoon included two-time Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026 -
While Royals catchers are getting a crash course on the ABS Challenge System, the pitchers are preparing as normal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rollers are fast, portable, quiet and mess-free, great for prescription bottles, bills, bank statements, shipping labels and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the famed Médoc is known as the home of some of the world’s finest bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, one producer is quietly bucking the trend.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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The trunk of her car is crammed with water jugs, cat food and donated Pollo Tropical bowls for feeding dishes.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The pots and jugs aligned perfectly with what was known already, that this cult engaged in feasting, as per LBV.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Millions of professionals power through their workday with copious cups of coffee—but most aren’t dropping by the office Nespresso machine more often than Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Always look for silver items, including cups, plates, and vases.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Ewers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ewers. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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