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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
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
In the sprawling tent camp outside the southern city of Khan Yunis, Mariam al-Najjar and her mother-in-law emptied four cans of peas and carrots into a pot and boiled them over a wood fire.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Lee Keath, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For $19, try Sill's potting formula, which is based on a nutrient-rich blend of coconut coir, aged pine bark, rice hulls, compost and earthworm castings.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Ensure everyone is secure inside before banging pots or making other loud noises to scare the bear away.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
In the sprawling tent camp outside the southern city of Khan Yunis, Mariam al-Najjar and her mother-in-law emptied four cans of peas and carrots into a pot and boiled them over a wood fire.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Lee Keath, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
It's designed to feed plants for up to six months after potting.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For $19, try Sill's potting formula, which is based on a nutrient-rich blend of coconut coir, aged pine bark, rice hulls, compost and earthworm castings.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pot
Noun
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But this caution presents an opportunity: By proactively leveraging nearshore hiring, firms can tap into skilled, cost-effective talent pools and achieve operational stability in uncertain markets.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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And, post pandemic, large systems such as Kaiser Permanente, UC San Diego Health, Scripps Health and Sharp HealthCare have all increased pay significantly, competing for a smaller pool of nurses and other medical personnel after many left the profession due to burnout.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Avocado makes a ton of great organic sleep products, particularly its Green Mattress and Eco Mattress Topper.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The tiny pup has been spotted meeting tons of celebs, including Demi Moore and her tiny dog, Pilaf, Powell's Twister costar Daisy Edgar-Jones and more.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The pair were belly deep in the rapids by that point, while the nest continued to disintegrate around them.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2025
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Eventually, Gus succumbed to the inevitable and woke up enough just to let Sarah, from Canada, give him some belly scratches.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Drop the flower seeds into the dirt lines; then cover them up, and water every few days.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Loading your audio article In April 2024, Priscilla Chan sat on a stage during the five-year anniversary celebration for a housing initiative that she and husband Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropy had seeded with a $50 million commitment.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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That policy banned transgender service members but made an exception for some who had already started to transition, in line with rules that were put in place during former President Obama’s administration.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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Unless suitable deterrence is put in place, the Kremlin will treat a peace agreement as an opportunity to restock its arsenal and replenish its forces before attempting another assault on Ukraine.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Photo of the day: The Eagles have landed The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their recent Super Bowl championship with President Trump at the White House on Monday, though at least two dozen players – including Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts – did not attend.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Caribbean region had a strong showing this year, with nearly a dozen beaches across the area making the list.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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One of his bullets sailed half a block down Fox St., hitting the young 6th grader in the stomach, mortally wounding her.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The inimitable Erica Messer — aka the lady with the cast iron stomach — serves as showrunner.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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From 1875 to 1929 it was delineated by a simple circle outlined in chalk (hence the name), but today the circle is much more esteemed with presentation stands and roses planted in the shape of a horseshoe.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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France’s immediate support is a payoff from seeds Carney planted early in his leadership.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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