pots 1 of 2

Definition of potsnext
plural of pot
1
as in pools
the total of the bets at stake at one time everyone got a bit nervous when the pot grew to more than a hundred dollars

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2
as in loads
a considerable amount made a pot of money in the real estate market

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3
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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pots

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pot

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Recent Examples of pots
Noun
During evening blackouts, residents bang pots and pans, take to the streets to protest, or set the trash piling on the streets on fire. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Growing mint in pots prevents it from spreading and overtaking other plants. The Spruce, 6 July 2026 Plant this annual in containers, hanging pots or to edge beds and walkways for a pop of season-long color. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Some common options for hanging pots include succulents like burro's tail or string of pearls, trailing lantana, and trailing verbena. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Check the campaign for different pledge packages, such as multiple Helix pots. New Atlas, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
Noun
  • Without anything more binding than a handshake, these loan pools rely on community ties to ensure debts are repaid.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Last year’s actual bonus spending — teams face penalties for exceeding their pools — again broke a record at more than $392 million.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Proof that the babies aren’t born with hatred in their bellies and in their blood.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • Every day, the snow crept farther down the mountains, and as the horses waded the creeks, ice froze on their tails and bellies.
    Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Or did a galaxy start to coalesce first, and stars and gas clouds inside it collapsed into the supermassive black hole seeds?
    Mary Ogborn, The Conversation, 25 June 2026
  • Plant your sunflower seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil, about 6 inches apart.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • In all, the foundation, backed by multi-billionaires Henry and Susan Samueli, said the two funds will give about $15 million to 89 nonprofits.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • As the original letter noted, the daughter-in-law and son are paying quite a lot of money for the mother’s care because the mother doesn’t have the funds.
    Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • The European country imported more than 205 tons of medical cannabis in 2025, compared with about 62 tons in 2024, when cannabis reforms took effect, according to Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has dispatched 36 tons of aid, including hygiene kits, cleaning supplies and water filters.
    Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Chestnut remained at a record pace (76) with four minutes to go, but like all eating contests, fatigue and full stomachs set in to go along with near-triple-digit heat.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • During contests, their stomachs stretch, heart rates rise, and digestion struggles to keep up, causing intense physical stress.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Space plants 12 inches apart and water at the base to prevent powdery mildew.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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