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a large tub or barrel used especially for holding liquids
a vat of cooking oil
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Recent Examples of vats
In the fluorescent glare of a rundown Indonesian wig factory, vats of human hair simmer in huge cauldrons, stirred by hunched laborers as rows of mannequin heads watch blankly from the dark.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
It was kept in interconnected wooden vats that were periodically filled with rums of various origins, but never completely emptied, making it effectively an enormous and complex solera rum.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Featuring enough blood that the ballet company purchases at least two massive vats of fake blood?
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Aging took place in a combination of large oak barrels, smaller tonneaux, and ceramic vats to balance purity, texture, and freshness.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
The 7-year-old Jesus becomes apprenticed to a dyer, who gives him very precise directions about dyeing three pieces of cloth in three different vats.
—Mary Dzon, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
But Don ignores him, telling his team to crack open the vats and allow the valuable mash to drain.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
In a corner of the nearly 5,000-square-foot facility, two men are squeezing vats of Key limes as if they were born to juice.
—Nila Do Simon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 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
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
It was kept in interconnected wooden vats that were periodically filled with rums of various origins, but never completely emptied, making it effectively an enormous and complex solera rum.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Featuring enough blood that the ballet company purchases at least two massive vats of fake blood?
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Aging took place in a combination of large oak barrels, smaller tonneaux, and ceramic vats to balance purity, texture, and freshness.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
The 7-year-old Jesus becomes apprenticed to a dyer, who gives him very precise directions about dyeing three pieces of cloth in three different vats.
—Mary Dzon, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
But Don ignores him, telling his team to crack open the vats and allow the valuable mash to drain.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
In a corner of the nearly 5,000-square-foot facility, two men are squeezing vats of Key limes as if they were born to juice.
—Nila Do Simon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vats
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The rollers are fast, portable, quiet and mess-free, great for prescription bottles, bills, bank statements, shipping labels and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the famed Médoc is known as the home of some of the world’s finest bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, one producer is quietly bucking the trend.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Pulp also offers several bowls including The Dragonfruit Bowl (dragonfruit, raspberries, mangos, almond milk, strawberry juice), wraps like the Asian Chicken Wrap (tender chicken breast, cucumber, shredded carrots, romaine lettuce, and sesame ginger dressing) and salads.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Specializing in acai bowls and smoothies, Palmetto was started in San Francisco in 2019.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The first group of Texas Rangers pitchers that threw a bullpen session Saturday afternoon included two-time Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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While Royals catchers are getting a crash course on the ABS Challenge System, the pitchers are preparing as normal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From peaches to blueberries, our expert growers offer delicious fruits that are easy to care for and thrive in pots and containers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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To remedy this, Wood recommends glass containers for storage purposes.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Of course the main lobby restaurant, Le Jardin, which has icy buckets chilling wine and the near-constant scent of truffles in the air during its 24-hour service, is always packed.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rigid plastics fall into a category that standard recycling programs struggle to process, including items like buckets or hoses.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Shop plates, bowls, tea kettles, kitchen timers, candles, picture frames, and more on sale for as low as $13.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bright copper kettles and … Acuña hittin’.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Vats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vats. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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