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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
Maritime insurers may suspend coverage for vessels transiting the Strait or demand prohibitively high war-risk premiums.
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Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Our navy totaled over 70% of the world’s total number and tonnage of naval vessels of 1,000 tons or greater.
—Carl Burdette, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025
While it has long been known that the 18th-century vessel lies off the coast of the Ocean State, its exact location has eluded marine historians.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Last year, vessels linked to Russia and China appeared to have severed those cables in Europe on a number of occasions, supposedly by accident.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
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Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Our navy totaled over 70% of the world’s total number and tonnage of naval vessels of 1,000 tons or greater.
—Carl Burdette, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025
While it has long been known that the 18th-century vessel lies off the coast of the Ocean State, its exact location has eluded marine historians.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Last year, vessels linked to Russia and China appeared to have severed those cables in Europe on a number of occasions, supposedly by accident.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
Noun
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Many ships have also opted to sail only during daylight hours to avoid nighttime risks.—
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CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Archaeologists and divers in 1993 consulted 18th-century maps and logs for information about the locations of the wrecks of the Endeavour and the other ships scuttled with it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The operator of the Avid boat was not injured in the collision.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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The hotel is also charmingly ‘local’, with bedside tables made from Vesuvian rock and lamps shaped like the classic fishing lights on traditional boats.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Place all the cut vegetables in a bowl and season with EVO oil, vinegar, water, salt and pepper.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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The Bobcats won the same bowl in 2024, this time against North Texas.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Maintenance: Refresh the water and clean the containers regularly to keep them safe and inviting.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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Line the container with paper towels to absorb any moisture.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Featuring her husband, Carter Reum, also 44, and their two children, 2-year-old son Phoenix and 19-month-old daughter London, the snaps featured them enjoying meals on their yacht, snorkeling and shopping for souvenirs.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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But first, a foam party The couple has seemingly kicked off their wedding week with a foam party on Bezos' multi-million dollar yacht Koru off the coast of Europe on June 22, according to photos published by media outlets including Fox News and People.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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