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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
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Online posts questioning the city’s account continued into the week, and protesters have kept returning to the Hyatt, banging pots and chanting in subfreezing temperatures.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Garden Planters Clay, terracotta, and thin plastic pots can crack in cold weather.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Old Pots and Pans Christian says Bar Keepers Friend does an amazing job at bringing old and tarnished pots and pans back to life, whether they are made of stainless steel, aluminum, enamel, or copper.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
Curtis was drawn to some pots her client had found over time, and the designer grouped them together in the home bar.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
On Friday, Cuban independent journalist José Gabriel Barrenechea Chávez was sentenced to six years in prison for participating in a peaceful protest banging pots during a blackout in Villa Clara, a province in central Cuba.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
When filling pots or seed trays with the seed starting mix, stop ½ to 1 inch below the top of the vessel.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Online posts questioning the city’s account continued into the week, and protesters have kept returning to the Hyatt, banging pots and chanting in subfreezing temperatures.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Garden Planters Clay, terracotta, and thin plastic pots can crack in cold weather.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Old Pots and Pans Christian says Bar Keepers Friend does an amazing job at bringing old and tarnished pots and pans back to life, whether they are made of stainless steel, aluminum, enamel, or copper.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
Curtis was drawn to some pots her client had found over time, and the designer grouped them together in the home bar.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
On Friday, Cuban independent journalist José Gabriel Barrenechea Chávez was sentenced to six years in prison for participating in a peaceful protest banging pots during a blackout in Villa Clara, a province in central Cuba.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
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The resort feels considerably more secluded than some of its competitors because of this, with each of its discreet 66 cottages (all with private entrances; suites have private pools) enveloped by lazily drooping palm trees and other local fauna.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The superyacht is home to not one but two mosaic plunge pools—one of which also sports that lifting floor—as well as three galleys for the owner, who adores cooking.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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The company has been generating revenue since shortly after its founding in 2017, hauling loads for customers like Walmart in trucks with human safety drivers at the wheel.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are loads of cool details hidden throughout the set, too, with refuelling pipes and a moving bridge that connects the tower to the Orion module.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Giving them playtime on their bellies can help, as can burping them more frequently during feedings.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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With almost no international flights entering or leaving Venezuela, many families had to make alternate arrangements for Christmas this year, living rooms and bellies much emptier than anticipated.—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Play wants structure so progress can bloom, as an instinctive New Moon seeds your 5th House of Creativity with inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2026
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The quest comes with dangers and consequences but also seeds Conor’s socialization, albeit with a figure named Victor (Frank Mosley) with a TV for a head whose idea of heaven is … getting to watch people.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Marine Le Pen faces potential disqualification from the 2027 presidential election after a March 2025 conviction for embezzling EU funds—a 5-year ban from public office unless overturned on appeal.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Cities that are satisfied with the service that DART provides could choose to forgo the 25% return and let the transit agency use the funds.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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And the tweet is a neat part of why everyone seems happy in Clipperland these days, after tons of drama going back to the summer.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to the indictment, Wedding is accused of moving as much as 60 tons of cocaine between those countries, and his drug trafficking group is believed to be the largest supplier of cocaine to Canada.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These additions may reduce the cows’ methane production by changing how the microbes in their stomachs process carbohydrates.—
Sara Place,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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His younger brother, who was 8 at the time, told police that Mills and Walker punished the boys by hitting them with a copper rod, punching them with boxing gloves, tying them by their wrists and ankles to a ladder with duct table, and dropping a 10-pound weight on their stomachs.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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Agriculture officials also warn that anyone who plants the seeds may inadvertently introducing invasive plants, pests or diseases that carry a serious biosecurity risk.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2026
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In soil or water, these plants sprout roots in as little as 1 to 2 weeks, even in winter.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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