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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
From several perspectives, the steel marker was in plain view, and the vessel is seen barreling straight toward the marker.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Kpler estimates that about 500 large commercial vessels are currently stuck in the region.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Wear life jackets on vessels, don’t swim unaccompanied, etc.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
These shy, geeky songs grope toward feelings that their human vessels don’t fully comprehend.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Kpler estimates that about 500 large commercial vessels are currently stuck in the region.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Wear life jackets on vessels, don’t swim unaccompanied, etc.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
These shy, geeky songs grope toward feelings that their human vessels don’t fully comprehend.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
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The incident marked the eighth time American forces disabled a ship since a blockade on Iranian ports and ships went into effect in April.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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Many of the ships the President referenced may be smaller tankers or not tankers at all.—
Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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The 75-mile journey to a small fishing village — where a boat had been arranged in advance — took nearly 10 hours.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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Shortly after the boat’s excavation in the early 1920s, extensive studies were carried out to determine where the invaders came from.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Other legendary acts that have performed in the bowl include The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney and more.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Set aside In a separate bowl, whip the cream with the cornstarch and confectioner’s sugar.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Recent lab demos show Apollo performing everyday activities such as packing lunches, sorting laundry, placing items in containers, and navigating the kind of unpredictable settings typical of human homes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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Provide your indoor avocado tree with plenty of container space for the roots to grow in and spread out.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
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The government document, which was confirmed as accurate by the two officials, said moving the woman from Pitcairn eventually was arranged via the Titaina Explorer trimaran yacht owned by a wealthy Frenchman, who uses it for personal exploration in the South Pacific.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Despite spending nearly 30 years on the water, the yacht looks fresher than ever.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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