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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
In addition to the national day of mourning, effective immediately, all flags were ordered to be displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, as well as all military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In addition to vessel strikes, humpback whales face threats including fishing gear entanglement and ocean noise, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Paloma Chavez
july 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
Data for some jobs such as cardiologists, actors, captains of water vessels and others did not have data provided in the BLS report.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Three people – including a child – were rescued by the Florida Coast Guard earlier this week after their sailing vessel became partially submerged near the Bahamas, according to authorities.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In addition to vessel strikes, humpback whales face threats including fishing gear entanglement and ocean noise, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Paloma Chavez
july 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
Data for some jobs such as cardiologists, actors, captains of water vessels and others did not have data provided in the BLS report.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Three people – including a child – were rescued by the Florida Coast Guard earlier this week after their sailing vessel became partially submerged near the Bahamas, according to authorities.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
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As a result, according to Cheever, every man, woman, child, and ship’s mate on the Mayflower was provisioned a full gallon of beer per day for their grueling ocean crossing.—
James Dodson
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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Further to that, there's evidence scattered across the Earth of the DC Universe that Kal-El's ship didn't break light speed.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
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Step inside the taproom, and an original Optimist pram boat hanging from the ceiling speaks to the coastal side of Dunedin’s story.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Most travelers opt to take a boat to the Sirena entrance of the park from nearby Puerto Jiménez, then hike for two days and one night to La Leona, before driving back to town.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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The dip bowl is slightly elevated, ensuring no chip gets too soggy.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
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Venables has taken the Sooners to three non-playoff bowl games − the Cheez-It, Alamo and Armed Forces bowls − and lost them all.—
Chase Goodbread,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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From cooking pots and water containers crafted in clay by Indigenous artists a thousand years ago through today, to contemporary decorative items and intricate jewelry crafted in textiles, metal, and wood, Santa Fe welcomes, strengthens, and grows arts and artists in its community.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Best Swiveling Style Think outside the box with Konstantin Grcic for Magis’ 360-degree container.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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The resort has 23 accommodations (ranging from rooms and suites to villas), a private beach, an infinity pool, a beachfront restaurant perfect for admiring sunset views, and a yacht available for charter.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The two were spotted on a yacht in Italy with their only daughter.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 July 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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