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
Disperse, reactive and vat pigment categories, along with the raw materials for indigo, were among DyStar’s most significant purchases.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
No diffusers here–the tequila is made by cooking agave in ovens, fermenting in wooden vats, and distilling on copper pot stills, all without the use of additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
Traditionally, vaccines have required growing pieces of viruses, often in chicken eggs or giant vats of cells, then purifying that material.
—Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Imagine philosophy without Plato’s cave, Wittgenstein’s beetle, Foot’s trolley problem, Putnam’s brain in a vat, or Searle’s Chinese room.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 5 Aug. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
No diffusers here–the tequila is made by cooking agave in ovens, fermenting in wooden vats, and distilling on copper pot stills, all without the use of additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
Traditionally, vaccines have required growing pieces of viruses, often in chicken eggs or giant vats of cells, then purifying that material.
—Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Imagine philosophy without Plato’s cave, Wittgenstein’s beetle, Foot’s trolley problem, Putnam’s brain in a vat, or Searle’s Chinese room.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vat
Noun
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Place the items in a bowl, add the fruit and enjoy.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Empty, plastic reusable bottles.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Of course, this will all vary depending on which barrel your bottle comes from, and whether or not any of these are relevant sense memories for you.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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As the rest of the team forced the rookie back to the field for a triumphant curtain call, the pitchers waited for Yesavage in the home clubhouse.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ohtani’s nine strikeouts were the third most ever made by a Dodgers pitcher in their career playoff debut.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Use separate cutting boards and containers to avoid cross-contamination between raw meats and fruits and vegetables.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Place the moth or caterpillar in an airtight container and store it in a freezer until the specimen can be picked up by ODA staff.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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One bucket covers your non-negotiables, such as your rent or mortgage, utilities, transportation and food.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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And McCollum is going to steal a bucket or two with a smart design that will be the difference.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Finds Connecting Britain to the World Royal burials like that at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, and Prittlewell, Essex, contained objects from far afield, including Byzantine silver bowls and a jug from the eastern Mediterranean.—
Duncan Sayer,
JSTOR Daily,
2 Oct. 2025
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The jugs cost 600 pounds, and have already been restocked due to demand.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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But, true to the chaotic and improvisational nature of his medium, the screening was delayed by about 25 minutes as Speed wrapped things up and attendees were corralled to their seats with buckets of kettle corn and hard Topo Chicos.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
5 Oct. 2025
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That’s why the United Kingdom’s National Grid engineers have to manage surges in energy use during popular broadcast events, when many viewers put their kettles on simultaneously.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Starter Routine includes one jar of 120 capsules and seven daily travel size packets with four capsules each, along with a travel bag to hold it all.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Vat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vat. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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