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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
Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
There is a world where O’Connor would run away and go missing, get back to his garden in the West of England, make pots, and not do any acting for a long time.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
In general, avoid banging heavy pots, casserole dishes, and the like on counters.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon nonstick pots to waterproof rain gear, stain-resistant carpet and firefighting foam.
—Jiameng Zheng, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Cherry, apple, and plum trees generally do quite well in colder locations, while heat-seeking citrus and fig trees need to be grown in warmer spots or overwintered indoors in pots.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
The Brown-Salsmans, however, did obtain permission to place Pride flags in the city's flower pots, which lasted less than two weeks before community outrage spurred leaders to remove them.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
From pots, set into the waists, tendrils and leaves stretched up, while climbing ropes, woven through the belt loops and mounted on a wooden wall display, offered the illusion of a rappelling plant person.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
That also required relentlessly training his employees—a 1988 manual instructed them in minute detail on how to wash pots and talk to customers—many of whom stayed on to work for him for decades.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
The best, and possibly easiest option, is to plant multiple pots at one week intervals.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
There is a world where O’Connor would run away and go missing, get back to his garden in the West of England, make pots, and not do any acting for a long time.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
In general, avoid banging heavy pots, casserole dishes, and the like on counters.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon nonstick pots to waterproof rain gear, stain-resistant carpet and firefighting foam.
—Jiameng Zheng, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Cherry, apple, and plum trees generally do quite well in colder locations, while heat-seeking citrus and fig trees need to be grown in warmer spots or overwintered indoors in pots.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
The Brown-Salsmans, however, did obtain permission to place Pride flags in the city's flower pots, which lasted less than two weeks before community outrage spurred leaders to remove them.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
From pots, set into the waists, tendrils and leaves stretched up, while climbing ropes, woven through the belt loops and mounted on a wooden wall display, offered the illusion of a rappelling plant person.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
That also required relentlessly training his employees—a 1988 manual instructed them in minute detail on how to wash pots and talk to customers—many of whom stayed on to work for him for decades.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
Noun
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Guests are invited to soak in natural pools, bubbling hot springs, and a lake that stretches as far as the eye can see.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The hotel, literally next door to the festival grounds—this means no sitting in traffic—is lovely enough, with 336 rooms and suites across six beachfront acres, including two massive outdoor pools, lush gardens, and a full range of water-sport options.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Federal agents stopped three boats that were en route to South Florida from the Bahamas and were smuggling large loads of cocaine and dozens of Chinese migrants last week, according to court documents.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, the humanoid handled different types of dishwasher loads, from dishes to glasses, adapting itself to execute the task with perfection.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sporting an unmistakable dark mane and unique folds of skin along their bellies, Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than their African cousins.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The strategy seeds ETFs before launch, and the original investor defers capital gains until selling their shares.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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Start seeds indoors four to five weeks before the last frost.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In this decade, sovereign wealth funds like Temasek (Vertex Holdings) and family offices have expanded their venture arms.—
Rich Karlgaard,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Expending taxpayer funds on a capital project without secured or approved funding is both fiscally irresponsible and a violation of sound budgeting practices.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today, carbon capture is far from being deployed at scale, despite billions of dollars in investments around the world, and the amount of carbon currently captured is just a tiny fraction of the billions of tons of carbon dioxide emitted every year.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Only minor side effects were reported, like mildly upset stomachs and muscle cramps.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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The late rally, which led to only the Twins’ third victory in 12 games, apparently upset the stomachs of Toronto fans, who consumed 96,633 Loonie Dogs, but approximately only 13 in the bottom of the ninth inning.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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In another photo, Bongiovi plants a kiss on his wife's cheek while Brown takes a selfie in a casual diner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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