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
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
Crate after crate of jasmine is layered into this vat and steeped overnight like tea.
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Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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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.
—
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
Crate after crate of jasmine is layered into this vat and steeped overnight like tea.
—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
3 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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The day after the crash, the boat was found to contain 61 empty and partially empty booze bottles and cans, after FWC officers pulled the boat from the bay.
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More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Eight Marlins pitchers, none recording more than five outs, combined to hold the Giants to three runs.
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Philadelphia native and Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood, along with Lincoln University pitcher Solomon McKinney, have been named to the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic rosters, the MLB announced Thursday.
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In total, 25 ships transited Hormuz on Thursday including cargo, container and other vessel classes, in addition to the tankers, according to Kpler.
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The missile can be launched from containers as well as multiple launch rocket systems, giving existing artillery units access to cruise missile capabilities without major platform changes.
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Along the way, every stop is not just another bucket-list sight, but a story told through food, people, and place.
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The Core Categories on Most Biohacking Menus Most clinics organize their offerings around a handful of recurring buckets.
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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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So time to give it a little nudge in a better direction by firing up our spiffy new kettle — the last one overheated — for a cup of stimulation.
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In the meantime, boil a kettle of water.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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