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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pot

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Recent Examples of pots
Noun
The best way to avoid these issues is to keep petunias in well-draining pots, only water the plants when the top 1 to 2-inches of soil feels dry, and direct your watering can at the soil line to keep leaves dry. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026 Just prepare a few new containers filled with an all-purpose potting mix, and then direct the strawberry runners into the fresh pots. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026 And a dozen roaches were under a box near a kitchen shelf with clean pots and pans. David J. Neal july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 The store posted Sunday that two pots of flowers and the bin used for mailbox decoration had also been taken. Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Culinary instructor and cookbook author Marcia Smart agrees, adding that large copper jam pots are a must-buy. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026 Grease spatters, spills, overflowing pots, and dust can build up on the stovetop, leaving greasy residue behind. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
Noun
  • The two pools were designed by Wesley Bintz, and are two of around a dozen remaining, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
  • Kuang Si Falls, Laos Kuang Si Falls starts off easy, with shallow pools that spill into wider pools.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Engineering experts said the conversion project is complex and poses many challenges, which include making sure older buildings can safely support new loads and carving up office floors to accommodate residential living.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • More crucially, Illinois’ grid is well-equipped to deliver the large electrical loads needed to process AI and other data.
    Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 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 largest, the Koda Suite (named for Leo’s dog), which was once occupied by the Daunt family, is a terrific family option, with two rooms, two bathrooms, tons of space, and its own private pool entrance.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Over several decades, hundreds and hundreds of tons — hundreds of thousands of gallons — of acid waste from the pesticide DDT and even DDT itself were dumped into the ocean off the Palos Verdes Peninsula and near Catalina Island.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Promising new studies are beginning to identify what cats eat by analyzing the DNA found in their stomachs and scat.
    Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Knowing which plants toxic to dogs are in your space is the first step toward keeping them safe.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • The parent plants from which the cuttings were taken should rapidly heal wounds, and make lots of new grow to reform often more compact plants.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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