as in bottles
a large tub or barrel used especially for holding liquids
a vat of cooking oil
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Recent Examples of vats
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.
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Nila Do Simon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
The property includes a 4,900-square-foot hatchery, 550 outdoor vats, and a modern home with a pool.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
No diffusers here–the tequila is made by cooking agave in ovens, fermenting in wooden vats, and distilling on copper pot stills, all without the use of additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 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
Nila Do Simon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
The property includes a 4,900-square-foot hatchery, 550 outdoor vats, and a modern home with a pool.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
No diffusers here–the tequila is made by cooking agave in ovens, fermenting in wooden vats, and distilling on copper pot stills, all without the use of additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 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
Noun
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That’s great news for collectors, many of whom count this Third Growth Margaux among their favorite bottles.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Your purchase includes dinner plates, salad plates, pasta bowls, cereal bowls, and mugs — enough for six people.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The whole process can take up to 40 minutes, by which point there are enough noodles to fill four bowls of soup, Zhang said.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Shohei Ohtani gets the most attention, of course, but the team’s postseason run was also fueled by pitchers Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the World Series MVP.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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There’s plenty to like about both veteran pitchers and reason to believe that competing in a home run-suppressing environment will allow their attributes to play up.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Glass is a common feature in most kitchens, from measuring cups to storage containers, but not all glassware is safe for microwave use.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the fall, the potting soil in containers is usually depleted of nutrients and compacted.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Besides a few early offensive rebounds that led to easy buckets, the Sun Devils struggled to have any consistency, especially with several turnovers.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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At times, mops and towels were absorbing so much water that workers were forced to bring buckets to the court to wring out the water before continuing their work.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From antique metal napkin rings to copper tea kettles, there are so many timeless, practical items trending in value, waiting to be taken home from your local thrift store.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
2 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the kettles also have become places where mystery donors have, on rare occasions, deposited valuable coins worth thousands of dollars.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Vats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vats. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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