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
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During this uncertain time, these area restaurants are offering food, from bowls of soup to loaves of bread, to those affected by the SNAP benefits situation.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even at 7 quarts, both pieces fit inside my small dishwasher with enough room to fit around plates and bowls.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Given the Yankees’ success adjusting pitchers’ arsenals and harnessing their strengths, Imai’s pitch mix could get even better in their organization.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Valdez is set to be one of the best pitchers in free agency, and there are a lot of big-market clubs that need to add arms.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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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Then, after a Mazzulla timeout and a round of C’s substitutions, the Magic got back-to-back buckets off offensive rebounds, then two makes off steals by Desmond Bane (22 points) and Paolo Banchero (15 points).—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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In a brick building atop a hill a half-mile from the Racing Capital of the World, the decades-old bar furnishes regulars with beer buckets and burgers every day of the week.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the construction of the Brew Hall, the kettles were craned into the site first, and the building was built around them.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The beans and nine other sides have moved back to the kettles as of last week.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Vats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vats. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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