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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Customize the cycle for each specific load, such as pots and pans, delicate china, and caked-on messes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
This is because most houseplants enter a period of slower growth during colder, darker months, so moving pots can cause serious trauma to their roots and stems.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Be careful not to over water, set your plant pots on drip trays and add perlite to the soil to help with drainage.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
County staff last month identified several pots of rainy day money — reserves set aside as a cushion against hard times that largely come from property tax dollars — that could be tapped.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Use pots on patios to create a stronger barrier effect close to people.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
My grandmother stirred pots at dawn with instinct and devotion.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
Noun
Design and durability comparison Dutch ovens made from cast iron are heavier than pots made of other materials like stainless steel.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Customize the cycle for each specific load, such as pots and pans, delicate china, and caked-on messes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
This is because most houseplants enter a period of slower growth during colder, darker months, so moving pots can cause serious trauma to their roots and stems.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Be careful not to over water, set your plant pots on drip trays and add perlite to the soil to help with drainage.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
County staff last month identified several pots of rainy day money — reserves set aside as a cushion against hard times that largely come from property tax dollars — that could be tapped.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Use pots on patios to create a stronger barrier effect close to people.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
My grandmother stirred pots at dawn with instinct and devotion.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
Noun
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There are significantly more lounging options than in most medi-spas, and the pools and thermal suite cover a whopping 37,675 square feet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Retail investors funded all of this through 401(k)s and index funds, but the moment their capital pools, their governance rights go with it.—
Ivan Kan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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There’s plenty of space in the rear too, with loads of head and legroom for adult passengers.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Brew bellies, however, may abound.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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The best laughs — loud, distinctive, recognizable — come from soft bellies.—
Erin Entrada Kelly,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Start seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the average last frost date for your area.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before your last frost date in biodegradable pots to avoid disturbing roots when transplating outside.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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The City Council directed the city auditor to review its contracts with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, an agency that has received city funds to support efforts around homelessness.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Beatbot iSkim Robotic Pool Skimmer Deal Beatbot's entry-level pool skimmer is an extremely capable machine, with a large nine-liter basket to hold tons of leaves and debris.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Every year, the global food industry generates millions of tons of oyster shells.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Their big-fish hunting left their stomachs grumbling.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Verb
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What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Gardening expert Kris Bordessa also plants as deeply as possible.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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