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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
Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The Hill: Vice President Vance’s clout is on the rise, taking on the role of pot stirrer at the White House and on the world stage.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
How to Make a Seed Snail A seed snail requires a few materials: polyethylene wrap (the flexible foam used to protect appliances in shipping), potting mix, waterproof tape, and a tray or plastic pots for support.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Spare Crumbs • This year’s Top Chef prize pot is, frankly, bonkers.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The Hill: Vice President Vance’s clout is on the rise, taking on the role of pot stirrer at the White House and on the world stage.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
Repot overgrown or orchids with decomposing mix in fresh orchid potting mix.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
How to Make a Seed Snail A seed snail requires a few materials: polyethylene wrap (the flexible foam used to protect appliances in shipping), potting mix, waterproof tape, and a tray or plastic pots for support.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pot
Noun
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Guests can unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments, including body scrubs, massages and facials, while enjoying the serene atmosphere by the outdoor pool or on the beach.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Heather’s round-up of pics included the pool area overlooking hills and a large tennis court.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This purports to be the cost of the damage caused by the release of each additional ton of CO2 into the atmosphere.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Mar. 2025
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Under first-year coach Kevin Young, BYU has one of the best offenses in the country and has been playing with a ton of confidence.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Between the lines: Other prominent liberals have ventured into the belly of the beast with a different mindset — engage in fierce but respectful debate with the goal of publicly exposing MAGA's flaws.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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One puppeteer uses tubing to add blood and other fluids at appropriate points during the birth; the other has an arm inside the hollow pregnant belly in order to squeeze the silicone baby out of the vaginal canal.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Pre- and post-emergent herbicides traditionally used to manage lawn weeds cannot be used in areas that are to be seeded or where grass was recently seeded.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since joining the Big East for the 2005-06 season, DePaul never has been seeded higher than seventh in the conference tournament.—
Mike Fitzpatrick,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Often it's put in the context of competing with China.—
Dave Davies,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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The network has put in a supercharged order for two more seasons and two Christmas specials of the Ant and Dec series.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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There are also about 60 other bottles of various Pappy Van Winkle expressions, eight bottles of A.H. Hirsch bourbon, and dozens of bottles of Eagle Rare, Four Roses, George T. Stagg, and WhistlePig Boss Hog.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Digestive issues Some people experience bloating, constipation, or stomach discomfort due to consuming large meals in a short time.9 Eating too quickly or too much in one sitting can be hard on digestion.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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As floodwaters from the Swannanoa River rose to stomach level inside their house on Sept. 27, Mills’ 24-year-old son hacked his way through the attic ceiling with a chef’s knife and a hammer so the family could get atop the roof.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Knowing when to plant in specific hardiness zones is important to maximize the spring season's potential.—
JJ Hensley,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Restoring Koala Habitats As part of a Wild Australia Expedition, NPE ensures that a portion of each trip supports the Koala Clancy Foundation, an initiative working to plant 300,000 trees by 2030 to restore koala habitats on private lands.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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