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
Trump’s description of the current regime in Tehran as a bunch of swell guys was brewed in a heavy-duty vat of wishful thinking.
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Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
After a long ride to Maryland in a honey vat, Garth is able to sneak Daisy back inside the school with only a demerit for smoking.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
Upon arriving at the scene, officials determined that methyl methacrylate, a volatile liquid used to make plastic, was leaking out of a 34,000-gallon vat.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
The character seems not so much drawn from experience as plucked from a vat of pulp cliché.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vat
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
After a long ride to Maryland in a honey vat, Garth is able to sneak Daisy back inside the school with only a demerit for smoking.
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
Upon arriving at the scene, officials determined that methyl methacrylate, a volatile liquid used to make plastic, was leaking out of a 34,000-gallon vat.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
The character seems not so much drawn from experience as plucked from a vat of pulp cliché.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vat
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Lower bowl and mid-level seats were going for $3,500 to $5,000.
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Drain crab meat and place in a large mixing bowl.
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There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
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Small, compact and portable, no coffee maker needed, and each bottle provides up to 35 servings.
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Dodgers pitcher Jack Dreyer pitched a scoreless first inning before his teammate Charlie Barnes stepped and struggled to contain the A’s.
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Cuas relieved pitcher Matt Strahm in the eighth inning and limited the Rays to just two hits and one run.
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It was buried in plastic tubs buried beneath three shipping containers on a semi-rural property in western Sydney.
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Personal beverages in open containers were on the prep table.
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Rosenthal said Alamo has specifically seen success when releasing popcorn buckets for anniversary titles.
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Health officials recommend eliminating standing water from bird baths, flowerpots, buckets, old tires, children's toys and other outdoor containers where mosquitoes lay eggs.
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Right now, Prime members can score exclusive savings and summer deals on YETI tumblers, coolers, jugs, backpacks and more when shopping on Amazon.
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Just last week, Kiki’s—a Greek spot known for its platters and $25 jugs of wine—was seized by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, which says the restaurant’s LLC and one of its owners owe more than $1 million in taxes.
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The dome traps high pressure into one place, like a lid on a kettle.
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That is how the kettle grill was born, according to Weber’s website.
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With a classic Mason jar design, this charming container has a vintage feel, but features a few modern upgrades.
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Transfer to clean jars and cool completely.
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“Vat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vat. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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