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
Rod stirs a vat of curds and whey heated by glowing embers.
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Betsy Andrews, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
The blasting flames start to slowly heat a giant vat holding hundreds of gallons of goopy, waxy sludge above.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Another cheerful Minervois scintillator that is balanced with bright fruit, subtle tannins and vats of joyous acidity.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Ensminger recalled seeing workers on the base dip truck engines into vast metal vats of TCE in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2025
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Betsy Andrews, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
The blasting flames start to slowly heat a giant vat holding hundreds of gallons of goopy, waxy sludge above.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Another cheerful Minervois scintillator that is balanced with bright fruit, subtle tannins and vats of joyous acidity.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Ensminger recalled seeing workers on the base dip truck engines into vast metal vats of TCE in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vat
Noun
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Stir together coriander, cumin, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Many of the exhibition’s objects (particularly the tea bowls) date back to before the 16th century and were originally from China, Korea and locales in South Asia and Southeast Asia.—
Nathan Pugh,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The influential fashion designer’s Daisy Marc Jacobs collection is blossoming this season with the addition of Daisy Wild Eau So Intense, packaged in a sweet bottle topped with a bouquet of wildflowers in bloom.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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This cult-favorite styling essential captures the spirit of summer in a bottle, delivering texture, volume, and that elusive windswept wave without a trip to the coast.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman had a rough outing against the New York Yankees on Sunday in the first game of a doubleheader.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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There’s no doubt Ryan has the tools to be a very good pitcher.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Use An Airtight Container To help prevent moisture from degrading your vitamins, put them in an airtight container.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Items like plastic containers, nail polish, hair spray, certain fragrances, makeup products and pesticides can interfere with hormonal regulation.—
Eman Bare,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Essentially, each state gets its own bucket, noted Dr. Mujeeb Basit, a modeling expert on disease spread who wasn’t involved with the new research.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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But the newest ice bucket challenge isn't to bring awareness to ALS; rather, participants are raising awareness and funds for mental health causes.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 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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For example, an electric kettle requires 1,200 watts when switched on, and a microwave uses 1,000 watts.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Just like on the brand’s Dutch ovens, the stainless steel knob on top of this kettle is etched with the Le Creuset name.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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If using a blender, pour the liquified celery into a fine-mesh strainer placed on top of a jar or bowl.—
Hannah Coakley, MSPH, RDN,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Add Carrots to Jar Place carrot ribbons into a 32-ounce plastic container or quart jar with a lid.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Vat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vat. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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