as in bowl
a large tub or barrel used especially for holding liquids
a vat of cooking oil
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Recent Examples of vat
The barley seeds are being washed in a 17-foot-tall vat designed by Goss.
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Made with 99 percent Sauvignon Blanc and 1 percent Sémillon, it was fermented in equal parts stainless steel tank, concrete vats, and large format neutral oak then aged on its lees for 10 months.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
When speed and/or fine detailing are particularly important, however, a process called vat photopolymerization (VP) may be used instead.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
Evidence of ancient technologies to produce vintages between the third and first centuries BCE include a stone wine vat with a textured bottom for grape pressing—excavated in the village of Khynysly in the Shamakhi district, hours west of Baku City.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Made with 99 percent Sauvignon Blanc and 1 percent Sémillon, it was fermented in equal parts stainless steel tank, concrete vats, and large format neutral oak then aged on its lees for 10 months.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
When speed and/or fine detailing are particularly important, however, a process called vat photopolymerization (VP) may be used instead.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
Evidence of ancient technologies to produce vintages between the third and first centuries BCE include a stone wine vat with a textured bottom for grape pressing—excavated in the village of Khynysly in the Shamakhi district, hours west of Baku City.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vat
Noun
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And still, Ali walks the yard, pouring his denial into makeshift bowls of mercy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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The dip bowl is slightly elevated, ensuring no chip gets too soggy.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Across the stage, Healy consumes seven chew bars, three gels, and four and a half energy drink bottles.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Eerie voices seem to cry in the howling weather outside; the five figures draw close over their bottles and drams, wondering what might stand beyond the door.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
Noun
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All five of those pitchers, including Abbott, are now All-Stars.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The New York Yankees desperately need to add a starting pitcher this season.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Noun
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From cooking pots and water containers crafted in clay by Indigenous artists a thousand years ago through today, to contemporary decorative items and intricate jewelry crafted in textiles, metal, and wood, Santa Fe welcomes, strengthens, and grows arts and artists in its community.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Best Swiveling Style Think outside the box with Konstantin Grcic for Magis’ 360-degree container.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Keep a bucket of water, hose or a fire extinguisher on hand.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby in case of a malfunction or fire.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Bring gloves, utility scissors and a clean milk jug.—
Staff report,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Dec. 2022
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Councell tapped a plastic jug the size of a garden shed containing sugar water, nearby another full of corn syrup.—
Bill Weir,
CNN,
12 Dec. 2022
Noun
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Keeping kettles and coffee makers clean ensures a consistently tasty cup every time and helps prevent the formation of oily sludge and mineral deposits.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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Use a tea kettle for easy heating, carrying, and pouring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Each piece, from pipes to bubblers to stash jars, is handmade in Chile.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Photos show some of the pottery finds, which included bowls, jars for oil, lamps, cosmetic bottles and other pots.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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“Vat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vat. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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