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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
Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, the two investment banks harboring the biggest market shares by far in tech IPOs, are now battling to lead looming debuts that promise the winners a pair of the richest profit pots in Wall Street history.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The 29-year-old Kasu said the local burial society arrived to save the day, carrying huge pots and sacks of corn meal and other supplies.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Fortunately, when grown from bare root, peach trees (Prunus persica) tend to thrive better than when started from pots and can produce fruit fairly quickly.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
There are no kitchen workers scouring pots or raconteurs drinking rum punch; most of the figures seem utterly incapable of offering directions or telling a joke, much less running, sweating, or allowing blood to flow through their veins.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Move good hiding spots like logs, plant pots, and large boulders further from the pool.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
For those staying at Elang Private Residence, meals can be directed by the guests or left to the chef, serving up, say, lamb satay on sugarcane skewers, seafood with mango sambal, slices of rare beef with tiny pots of rendang sauce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Other appliances like toaster ovens, air fryers, and crock pots also pose a safety risk (especially if they’re not cleaned properly after use).
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Noun
The store works directly with artisans in the south-central region of Mexico who make clay pots, jewelry, clothing, accessories and seasonal decorations.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, the two investment banks harboring the biggest market shares by far in tech IPOs, are now battling to lead looming debuts that promise the winners a pair of the richest profit pots in Wall Street history.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The 29-year-old Kasu said the local burial society arrived to save the day, carrying huge pots and sacks of corn meal and other supplies.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Fortunately, when grown from bare root, peach trees (Prunus persica) tend to thrive better than when started from pots and can produce fruit fairly quickly.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
There are no kitchen workers scouring pots or raconteurs drinking rum punch; most of the figures seem utterly incapable of offering directions or telling a joke, much less running, sweating, or allowing blood to flow through their veins.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Move good hiding spots like logs, plant pots, and large boulders further from the pool.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
For those staying at Elang Private Residence, meals can be directed by the guests or left to the chef, serving up, say, lamb satay on sugarcane skewers, seafood with mango sambal, slices of rare beef with tiny pots of rendang sauce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Other appliances like toaster ovens, air fryers, and crock pots also pose a safety risk (especially if they’re not cleaned properly after use).
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
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This exclusive adults-only resort will feature 340 rooms, including 11 spectacular villas, bold, modern design, and accommodation options with balconies, private pools, and swim-ups.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The resort is expected to include 18 stand-alone pavilions with private pools and extensive luxury amenities on the west side of the island and 21 private building lots on the east side of the island, with prices ranging from $7-to-$21 million.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Their bellies tend to be whiter than the other species.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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All sleek lines of Range Rover perfection, shining like it's been buffed by the soft bellies of kittens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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But in Division 1, seeds six through 10 are all from the Avocado East League, so Del Norte will play at league foe Rancho Bernardo in the first round.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Incidentally, the berries — technically seeds with a casing — do contain toxins and should be handled only with gloves.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Late last month, the White House drafted, then paused an executive order that would empower the federal government to sue or withhold funds from any state with any AI regulation.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Regardless of how safe the loans made by the bank are, if a large number of depositors demand to withdraw their funds, the bank will not be able to come up with cash to satisfy them.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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The world now produces over 500 million tons annually - roughly the combined weight of every person on Earth.—
Lisa Emili,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Andriy Kovalenko, the head of the Counter-Disinformation Center operating as part of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said that the Moscow refinery is one of the country's largest, with a refining capacity of around 11 million tons of oil per year.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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However, that insoluble fiber can be harder on sensitive stomachs.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
9 Dec. 2025
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Experts say most people can enjoy it daily, but the acidity may bother sensitive stomachs or damage tooth enamel.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Dec. 2025
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Another complication, Newman says, was that for every bottle of Noble Oak sold, the brand plants a tree through One Tree Planted.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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But the rival fraternity anticipates the cheating attempt and intentionally plants fake answers in the trash.—
Wayne Lonstein,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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