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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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
The Home Illinois budget saw an overall decrease in its pot of funds of approximately $26.6 million, according to state budget documents.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Use a large pot, 15-inch-diameter or bigger, filled with a rich potting mix amended with compost.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Above-the-line benefits are new to New York, which also added a new pot especially for independent films.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
The Home Illinois budget saw an overall decrease in its pot of funds of approximately $26.6 million, according to state budget documents.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Verb
Use a potting mix to fill large, but fairly shallow, containers to contain the seeds.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Use a large pot, 15-inch-diameter or bigger, filled with a rich potting mix amended with compost.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pot
Noun
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With Intex’s easy lock system, the pool is ready for water in just 60 minutes, and the frame pieces snap together with no extra tools required.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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For more casual daytime dining, the Seascape terrace, adjacent to the main pool, offers a more relaxed cuisine, including Caprese salads, burgers, and pasta.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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There are some youth, but there’s a ton of growth taking place.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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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,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Meals like beef tips over rice, hamburger steak with onions and gravy, and fried chicken and fish will fill your belly and bring you back to another time.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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First responders hoisted the victim out by helicopter, leaving them dangling at the end of a 150-foot rope from the aircraft’s belly, before landing and transferring them to an ambulance.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
30 May 2025
Verb
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City officials say that in recent years, the park’s grass has significantly deteriorated and needs to be aerated and seeded.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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This growing network of Palantir alumni has seeded a dense cluster of growth-stage firms across aerospace, cyber, and battlefield AI—contributing to a broader acceleration in U.S. defense innovation.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Lamine was brought off during extra time, after putting in what was perhaps his most unimpressive display in a big game so far, as a 17-year-old that has already had a storied career.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Inter were on for a treble until late April and the accumulation of fatigue, psychological baggage and Paris Saint-Germain putting in a historic display left a bad impression of a team that remains, for many, the best in Italy, regardless of Napoli’s domestic league title.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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In 60 days, just one tentative trade deal with the U.K. has been made, despite promises that dozens would be reached.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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But after constantly hearing dozens of other dogs barking, she’s grown frustrated and has been bouncing off the walls of the shelter.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
Noun
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This can happen when proteins that haven’t been fully digested sit in the stomach and begin to produce gas.—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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Just watch for symptoms of Salmonella, like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Keep bellflowers cool by planting them in partial shade, making sure they are protected from the hot afternoon sun.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Related How to Plant Dahlias in Pots Planting dahlias in pots is similar to planting them in the ground.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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