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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
Current inspection methods rely on large vessels and divers, which increase safety risks and environmental impacts.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Asmar d’Amman is also currently working with its owner Arsenale Group on the Dream of the Desert train, the Gulf region’s first luxury travel vessel.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Humpback whales — which are found throughout all the Earth’s oceans — regularly face threats from entanglements with fishing gear, in addition to vessel strikes and ocean noise, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2027, Celebrity plans to launch two vessels that promise more outdoor space, dramatic dining pods and cabins that attempt to blur the line between inside and out.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Asmar d’Amman is also currently working with its owner Arsenale Group on the Dream of the Desert train, the Gulf region’s first luxury travel vessel.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Humpback whales — which are found throughout all the Earth’s oceans — regularly face threats from entanglements with fishing gear, in addition to vessel strikes and ocean noise, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2027, Celebrity plans to launch two vessels that promise more outdoor space, dramatic dining pods and cabins that attempt to blur the line between inside and out.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
Noun
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This will mark the first time LL Cool J, 57, is steering the ship solo.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Maybe ship Enid with somebody her own age.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But with each passing summer of enormous transfer spending, the chances of turning the boat around fade ever further.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Officials said that none of the passengers on the boat were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident, and alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the crash.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Dig into these family favorites, from classic and comforting bowls of chili to tender and juicy roasts.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Store the seeds in a clean jar or airtight container to use in cooking or for planting next year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other citations included containers stored as clean with food residue, large bins of dry ingredients not labeled and rust buildup on shelves of walk-in cooler.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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In July, Aniston was spotted enjoying a yacht trip off the coast of Mallorca — where she was joined by friends including Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka — and Curtis was with her for the vacation.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fires on yachts have been in the news.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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