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as in loads
a considerable amount
made a pot of money in the real estate market
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as in bellies
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 pots
Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
In the 1960s and 1970s, pots of basil, rosemary, and mint were found on sunny back patios, ledges, and alongside stairs.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Make an Abrasive Paste for Stained Cookware Soda crystals can lift stains off of pots, pans, cutting boards, and food storage containers.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Considerations Before Starting Wood is absorbent, and moisture in the air from pots of boiling water and steamy entrees can cause wood cabinets to expand and contract.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Seasons in the Hindu Kush—Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,2009–11, has the spectator stand above crushed pots as if surveying terrain from above—the godlike perspective of the Mercator projection, where mountains become miniature and geography flattens into a navigable surface.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
As batches of dumplings were boiled in pots of water, her friend and co-organizer Xinyi Shen entertained with a presentation about the Lunar New Year in China.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Tea-trays come with starched cloths and sparkling pots, alongside fine crockery and silver.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
For example, her research into Southern California’s Kumeyaay and Cahuilla Indigenous tribes inspired a series of large jars patterned after ollas, traditional pots used for water and seed storage.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Care Requirements There are many advantages to growing cucumbers in pots and containers, but there are some additional care requirements that should be kept top-of-mind, too.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
In the 1960s and 1970s, pots of basil, rosemary, and mint were found on sunny back patios, ledges, and alongside stairs.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Make an Abrasive Paste for Stained Cookware Soda crystals can lift stains off of pots, pans, cutting boards, and food storage containers.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Considerations Before Starting Wood is absorbent, and moisture in the air from pots of boiling water and steamy entrees can cause wood cabinets to expand and contract.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Seasons in the Hindu Kush—Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,2009–11, has the spectator stand above crushed pots as if surveying terrain from above—the godlike perspective of the Mercator projection, where mountains become miniature and geography flattens into a navigable surface.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
As batches of dumplings were boiled in pots of water, her friend and co-organizer Xinyi Shen entertained with a presentation about the Lunar New Year in China.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Tea-trays come with starched cloths and sparkling pots, alongside fine crockery and silver.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
For example, her research into Southern California’s Kumeyaay and Cahuilla Indigenous tribes inspired a series of large jars patterned after ollas, traditional pots used for water and seed storage.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
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How to play Mega Millions Player can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Mall).—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The spa also features a sauna, steam room, and plunge pools in each locker room as well as a co-ed Champagne room for pre- or post-treatment relaxation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Managing airflow, structural loads, and engine performance in this regime requires careful testing, which is why developers typically expand speed limits gradually during early flight campaigns.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The lobby, with its bar, vintage photo booth, and live event space, acts as the hotel’s social heartbeat with loads of good company.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some stayed standing, while others got in shoulder-deep or even dropped to their bellies.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Particularly caring mice dads will groom their pups and even insulate them with their bellies against inclement weather.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some wildflower seeds sprout with cool winter storms and will often remain small and low to the ground.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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While states are generally inclined to fund more clinical and translational research, which would have more immediate payoffs for taxpayers, the plan also specifically calls for funding basic research that seeds clinical discoveries.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
20 Feb. 2026
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Emergency funds need a PR makeover.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The deputy chief investment officer manages investment strategy for public funds, including global stocks and bonds.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the last year, Mexican troops have been deployed across the country to quell narco-violence, arresting legions of cartel operatives, seizing tons of illicit drugs and busting hundreds of clandestine laboratories.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ever since, there have been tons of research and insights on the show's impact over the years.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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Although the restaurant has served a wide variety of dishes over the years, none have captured locals' hearts and stomachs like Workingman's Friend's enormous, nap-inducing double cheeseburgers.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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The training course is specifically designed for women and offers practice in real-world scenarios like self-defense firing while lying on their stomachs and backs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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And while these plants welcome pollinators of all kinds, deer don't like to dine on them.—
Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Altuve starts his hitting motion with a high lift of his front leg and then plants that foot closer to home plate.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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