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
There was a wall of books and happy houseplants in pots on every windowsill and in every corner. Carla Lalli, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 They’re often sold as gift items in decorative pots and displays. Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 Each spoon and trivet felt like a larger part of his practice, a portrait of the artist in boots and books, pots and pans. Leanne Shapton, The New York Review of Books, 26 Aug. 2026 Home Depot is still trying to sell pots of impatiens for $15 that will be dead in six weeks. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 On Sunday, residents of Jaimanitas, a neighborhood in the capital, took to the streets banging pots and pans to protest after 25 hours without electricity. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 On the other hand, tiny pots might suffocate roots and increase the demand for water. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026 Stovetop coffee pots generally weigh less and are ideal for brewing fresh coffee while traveling. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 An unlevel range can make pots and pans wobble, cause liquids to pool on one side, and turn cooking into a frustrating nightmare. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
Noun
  • City facilities like recreation centers will be closed, but some pools and spray parks will remain open on Labor Day.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • There are two pools, one of which is heated, and plenty of daybeds for soaking up the sun.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The size and specialized nature of these loads can also create opportunities for carriers to take on new customers and routes.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Faster speeds generally mean a compromise in quality, multi-color 3D printers often waste some filament, and higher volume loads usually demand more hardware.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • On a typical day this July, around four Roosevelt impersonators were roaming the streets, identifiable by their mustaches, stout bellies, and dispensing of homespun wisdom.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Diners don’t have to break the bank to fill their bellies, with an average meal for one costing about $18, and dinner for two around $65.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Start hibiscus seeds indoors about 10 to 14 weeks before the last spring frost.
    Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Place seeds on plate and repeat process with remaining sesame seeds.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • The stronger-than-expected numbers have fed funds futures traders betting on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, as the data points to a resilient labor market alongside inflation still above the Fed’s 2% target.
    Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In mid-2025, for example, Congress clawed back nearly $8 billion in foreign assistance funds.
    Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear.
    Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As that year’s freshman class president, Miles’ father, George, was instrumental in assembling some 600 freshmen to lug into place 300 tons of loose rock left over from the stadium excavation.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Graduate students on Rochman’s team are dissecting fish and finding that manmade bits ingested by some of their catch passed from stomachs into filets.
    Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Even terrestrial animals are not immune; plastic can enter the food chain, and has been found in the stomachs of Arctic wildlife; and plastic is only part of the bigger story.
    Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Standing at two hours and 30 minutes, along with a 15-minute intermission, the narrative plants you in the middle of a world of ironies.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • At a five-acre research plot in Clarendon, Texas, the company has been studying roughly 500 cotton varieties, collecting field imagery and genomic information to determine which plants merit further breeding.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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