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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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pot

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Recent Examples of pots
Noun
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 Fill small biodegradable pots with moist seed-starting mixture. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 In the kitchen category, shop this 19-piece cookware set with pots, pants, and utensils for $57, as well as this 3-piece casserole set that’s ideal for hosting or bringing dishes to dinner parties. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 The agave is cooked, crushed, and fermented using traditional methods, then distilled in copper pots. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Despite its being a tropical fruit, the pineapple plant is surprisingly easy to grow, especially in pots and containers. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026 There are certain design decisions and details that are more popular in small homes and apartments where space is limited, Hanging pots and pans from a rail, choosing sofas with storage, and stacking a washer and dryer, for all make sense in a small space, for example. Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 22 May 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
Noun
  • Each ticket costs $5, and players may 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 Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 May 2026
  • Public Risk Innovation, Solutions and Management is one of the biggest risk pools in the country.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
  • Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • While Formula 1 can fly its grid around the world in the bellies of air transporters, the outsized, awkward dimensions of a foiling catamaran hull make aviation a non-starter.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Start seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the average last frost date for your area.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Hosted by real estate agents and mortgage advisors, this event raises funds for Lyric, a nonprofit that helps LGBTQ+ youth in the Bay Area and features drag performances, cocktails, food, music and more.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
  • Adam Zimmerman, a law professor at the University of Southern California, told NPR that past examples of mass compensation funds directed by the president, whether related to the Holocaust or the BP oil spill, resolved sprawling class-action lawsuits, which is not the case here.
    Bobby Allyn, NPR, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • There are tons of spa treatments, all on the affordable side, ranging from an abdominal relaxation ritual for digestive lightness to cranial drainage for migraine relief.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • One such prize, the Nancy, was transporting 2,000 muskets, 30 tons of musket balls and a massive 15-inch brass mortar – supplies the American army desperately needed for the war effort.
    Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • All of the captive adults have been named after stars, because the white flecks on their black stomachs look like constellations in the night sky.
    Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
  • Feelings and stomachs to feel them.
    News Desk, Artforum, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • See what our founder plants in the shadow of her redwoods.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
  • Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart, setting two strong transplants on a hill or mound.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 May 2026

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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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