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as in ship
a large craft for travel by water
a new ocean liner that claims to be the largest commercial vessel afloat
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as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
any vessel that is buoyant and steerable can be entered in the annual race down the river
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as in container
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
any watertight vessel can be used for mixing the paints
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Recent Examples of vessel
Thursday of last week, the Treasury Department announced a 30-day waiver of sanctions against purchasing oil currently loaded on any Russian vessel in an effort to further boost supply.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The ring of a bell signals the Mystic River Bascule Bridge opening, allowing vessels to make their way out to the Long Island Sound.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Marble and other weighty stone vessels have a certain inevitability about them.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Should a vessel spring a leak, the blood will fill one small segment of the face, exerting pressure until the bleeding stops.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The ring of a bell signals the Mystic River Bascule Bridge opening, allowing vessels to make their way out to the Long Island Sound.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Marble and other weighty stone vessels have a certain inevitability about them.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Should a vessel spring a leak, the blood will fill one small segment of the face, exerting pressure until the bleeding stops.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
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Other items from the ship, including the ballasts that served as counterweights for the human cargo, are remaining on display and will be returned to South Africa in two years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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When Grace first awakens on his ship, the film cuts hectically around, above, and below him, as if to approximate his mental and physical disorientation.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The instructor brought Higgins to a boat and began CPR, Linhardt said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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American Samoa offers remote South Pacific coral reefs and volcanic ridges, while Dry Tortugas, accessible only by boat or seaplane, features vibrant marine life and a massive 19th-century coastal fortress, around 70 miles off the coast of Key West.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mixing never felt like a chore because the beaters glided so easily around the bowl.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar with an electric hand mixer until light yellow.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Keep pocketbooks in order with these acrylic purse dividers, and store off-season clothes in these under-bed containers with wheels.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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As the ingredients degrade, the mix may no longer provide the structure and nutrients container plants need to thrive.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The original 15-room home could only be reached by helicopter or yacht (the Transpeninsular Highway wasn't built until 1970) and the seclusion attracted Hollywood stars like John Wayne and Lucille Ball.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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In January, a fleet of 23 Oyster yachts took off from Antigua to start the brand’s namesake 27,000-nautical-mile rally exclusive to Oyster owners.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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