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
In the process, he's thrown into a vat of toxic waste.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Rod stirs a vat of curds and whey heated by glowing embers.
—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
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Rod stirs a vat of curds and whey heated by glowing embers.
—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
See All Example Sentences for vat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vat
Noun
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For example, try adding a handful of chips to a bowl instead of eating them directly from the bag.—
Kumkum S. Patel,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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The bib is adjustable and features a catch-all pocket, while the suction base of the bowl and plate ensures stability during use.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Noun
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In the indictment against Combs filed in September 2024, prosecutors alleged that federal authorities found 1,000 bottles of baby oil after raiding the mogul's homes, though his attorney disputed the number.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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In 2024, American consumers imported 26.9 million bottles of Champagne, making the U.S. the world's largest Champagne export market.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Winter Springs upped its lead to 3-0 in the third after Maldonado singled with one out, and winning pitcher Tiffany Seemann singled behind her.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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They were supposed to be able to find ways to beat good pitchers.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The meat was not wrapped, covered or in a container.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the underlying infrastructure—spanning containers, orchestration layers and APIs—must be fortified to withstand new classes of threats.—
Anuj Tyagi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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And the common belief is that even after California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled plans last year to double the state’s cap for the film and TV tax incentive from $330 million to $750 million a year, this bucket will be quickly depleted.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Starbucks says a protest of more than 1,200 of its employees is a drop in the bucket.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 May 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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Gas stovetop cooking can likewise be reduced by using affordable electric appliances like rice cookers, toaster ovens and kettles.—
Rachel Nuwer,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Inside, you’ll be welcomed into its eclectic reception, wrapped in antique clocks, with a myriad of cozy living rooms branching off—quintessentially British, with comfy mustard loveseats, Victorian oil lamps, shiny copper kettles, and quirky French cabinets filled with ceramic poodles.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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It’s made simply, starting with just two main ingredients: a block of cream cheese and a jar of olives.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Just in case, the company has placed a jar of Vegemite, a popular food spread in Australia, on Eris' third stage in a tongue-in-cheek nod to Aussie culture.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
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“Vat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vat. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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