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as in ton
a considerable amount
made a pot of money in the real estate market
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as in belly
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 pot
Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom recently proposed expanding that to 35 percent and increasing the annual pot from $330 million to $750 million.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
Megan Newton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
Herbs can also be well-suited to containers, often thriving with fast-draining potting mix and fewer nutrients than most veggies require, though the less-hardy among them (rosemary, lavender) might suffer too much damage in cold winters unless protected.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Compounding the uncertainty is the fact that San Diego officials don’t have a clear picture from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development about when various pots of money might run dry.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom recently proposed expanding that to 35 percent and increasing the annual pot from $330 million to $750 million.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
Verb
How much do potting benches cost? Potting benches can vary in cost depending on their size, material, and features.
—Megan Newton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
Herbs can also be well-suited to containers, often thriving with fast-draining potting mix and fewer nutrients than most veggies require, though the less-hardy among them (rosemary, lavender) might suffer too much damage in cold winters unless protected.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pot
Noun
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Trigg Kiser, whose mother Emilie Kiser is known for sharing lifestyle and vlog-style content, died May 18, days after being pulled from the pool, unconscious, and then hospitalized.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Equipped with steam rooms, saunas and a two-lane lap pool, this polished space is gearing up for WorldPride with IV drips, HydraFacials, and eye and lip perks all available before the parade begins on June 7th.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Every week, Netflix drops a ton of new content for viewers to stream from studios all over the world.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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But after crushing the Cavs and gaining a ton of experience last year, the Pacers see a path to getting eight more wins.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The Trump crypto train comes to Dubai The bullish energy of the yacht party — complete with open bars, teppanyaki grills and Vegas-style belly dancers wearing feather headdresses — matched the unbridled optimism currently pulsing through the global crypto community.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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An optional belly band designed for newborns up to three months tracks breathing movements, providing extra reassurance for new parents.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Though seeded second behind Italy’s Jannik Sinner, who is making a return from a doping suspension, Alcaraz defeated his rival in the final of the Italian Open last week.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Hampshire, which hosts a Class 4A regional, is seeded third but has already advanced to next Friday’s championship game since Rockford East doesn’t have enough players to finish the season and has forfeited Tuesday’s semifinal.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Of the 15 balls put in play against Kershaw, nine were hit at least 95 mph off the bat.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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The disappearance of the streetscape, put in place following the George Floyd protests in 2020, is indicative of what’s happened in Trump 2.0 — an all-out war on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, in the government and outside of it.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The business expected to cater a few dozen graduations, parties and other events as the Memorial Day weekend approached.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Historians think that more than a dozen ships were scuttled in the same area as the J.C. Ames, though only a handful have been discovered.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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When the tabloids get wind that a human leg was found in a shark’s stomach, the public goes wild.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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On your skin, not in your stomach So placentas do have some clear health benefits.—
Marley Dewey,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The fruit is planted and harvested by hand, which explains why delivered pineapples arrive without their crowns as they are used to plant new fruits — creating a sustainable growth process.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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But planted within that picture was a glimmer of hope — or maybe delusion — for Sabres fans.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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