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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
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
These colors will pop even more when the sun hits them, so lean into the wow-factor of the boldest, most unapologetic hues on pillows, pots, and furnishings.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
Next it was aged in traditional clay pots for a minimum of three years.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Sometimes birds nest in inconvenient spots, though, like flower pots, planters, and hanging baskets.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Empty water from pots, old tires and similar containers to help reduce mosquitos.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Such chemicals, which resist heat, water, oil and grease, are used to produce everyday items, including nonstick pots and pans.
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Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Prime Day cookware deals There are a lot of pots and pans on sale during Amazon Prime Day every year, but the smart buys are always the forever pieces that end up being hundreds of dollars off.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Grow peppers in 3- to 5- gallon pots and fill them with a combination of potting mix and compost.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Noun
Chefs and clients are encouraged to chat prior to the cooking session to make sure that the customer has everything the chef will need, from pots and pans to knives and storage containers.
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Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
These colors will pop even more when the sun hits them, so lean into the wow-factor of the boldest, most unapologetic hues on pillows, pots, and furnishings.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
Next it was aged in traditional clay pots for a minimum of three years.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Sometimes birds nest in inconvenient spots, though, like flower pots, planters, and hanging baskets.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Empty water from pots, old tires and similar containers to help reduce mosquitos.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Such chemicals, which resist heat, water, oil and grease, are used to produce everyday items, including nonstick pots and pans.
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Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Prime Day cookware deals There are a lot of pots and pans on sale during Amazon Prime Day every year, but the smart buys are always the forever pieces that end up being hundreds of dollars off.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Grow peppers in 3- to 5- gallon pots and fill them with a combination of potting mix and compost.
—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
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At the time, Thunder Island featured eight water slides, five pools, three go-kart ride configurations, a zipline, and a miniature golf course.
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In areas with valleys or basins, cooler and denser air drains downhill and pools in low spots overnight, a process known as cold-air pooling.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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Every day, the snow crept farther down the mountains, and as the horses waded the creeks, ice froze on their tails and bellies.
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After blinding Polyphemus, the men flee by clinging to the bellies of his monstrous sheep.
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Or did a galaxy start to coalesce first, and stars and gas clouds inside it collapsed into the supermassive black hole seeds?
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Plant your sunflower seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil, about 6 inches apart.
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Assuming the company meets the requirements, index-tracking funds and other product sponsors would begin purchasing shares after the market closes on July 6, with SpaceX officially joining the Nasdaq-100 before trading begins on July 7.
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But months later, Feldstein Soto’s office still hasn’t executed the contracts, frustrating tenants rights advocates and the nonprofits, which are struggling to pay their staff without the funds from the city.
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Having a few good friends can be more meaningful than having tons.
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There are tons of other great Spanx deals to shop over the Fourth of July weekend.
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The animals are using their stomachs to predict which teams will win World Cup matches.
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At the time, Soros, along with the financiers Julian Robertson and Michael Steinhardt, defined the public image of hedge-fund managers as investment wizards who made fortunes through huge bets, contrarian calls, iron stomachs, and a willingness to operate close to—or over—the regulatory line.
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The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
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Space plants 12 inches apart and water at the base to prevent powdery mildew.
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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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