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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
Another clip released in May showed Rush's wife Wendy monitoring data and text communications on board a support vessel, Polar Prince and is believed to have captured the moment that the sound of the implosion reached the surface.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. Saturday in Barnegat Bay near Long Beach Island in Ocean County when the 20-foot minke whale hit the boat, knocking a woman into the water and nearly capsizing the vessel.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Video footage widely shared on social media captured a 20-foot minke whale colliding with a motorboat, causing the vessel to rock violently and throw a woman overboard.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
The transportation board estimated that the damage sustained to the vessel from partially sinking would run its owner, Bees Honey LLC, a limited-liability company based in the Marshall Islands, about $8 million.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. Saturday in Barnegat Bay near Long Beach Island in Ocean County when the 20-foot minke whale hit the boat, knocking a woman into the water and nearly capsizing the vessel.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Video footage widely shared on social media captured a 20-foot minke whale colliding with a motorboat, causing the vessel to rock violently and throw a woman overboard.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
The transportation board estimated that the damage sustained to the vessel from partially sinking would run its owner, Bees Honey LLC, a limited-liability company based in the Marshall Islands, about $8 million.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
Noun
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At the time, Wei was a petty officer who held a security clearance and worked as a machinist’s mate aboard the USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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To this day, a memorial is held every year for family members of the deceased crew at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, where the bell that was recovered from the ship is rung in their honor.—
John Carlisle,
Freep.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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However, several primitive campsites, boat ramps, and fishing piers sprinkled across the area give plenty of access to enjoy the lake at your leisure.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Explore the natural beauty of Shell Island by boat, or join a dolphin-watching cruise to experience Panama City Beach’s stunning marine life.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Transfer brown butter to a medium-size heatproof bowl, and let cool slightly, about 2 minutes.—
Craig Melvin,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Look for a processor that comes with different bowl sizes, attachments and blades.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The food containers are all decorated with whimsical illustrations, and the bag even features a crossword puzzle with McDonaldland trivia.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In a blender container combine ice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and lime juice.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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The glass theme is maybe even more noticeable on the cabin deck, where a continuous glass band surrounds the entire upper level of the yacht.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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This open sport yacht is a fresh model line for Riva, having evolved from the 56’ Rivale platform but also taking inspiration from the 68 Diable.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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