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as in ships
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 boats
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 containers
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 vessels
Critics challenge legality of US’ LatAm strikes The US struck four more vessels alleged to be carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific, part of a military campaign that analysts say is drastically expanding American presidential power.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
But there are exceptions, one of them being with vessels that don’t have the ability to quickly maneuver out of the way of sudden obstacles.
—David Goodhue
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile are funding the $131 million project, which will enable the terminal to handle three ultra-large container vessels simultaneously.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
With indoor and outdoor appeal, these durable vessels are frost-proof and come in three sizes.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
China's attempts to restrict the navigation of South Korean vessels in the PMZ clearly violate the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the report said, under which all foreign vessels enjoy freedom of navigation within the EEZ.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
But no proof has been made public indicating that the vessels hit in the Caribbean were carrying the deadly drug.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
By the terms of the contract, one of those vessels will remain on loan to the museum for at least two years, according to the lawyer George Fatheree, who is representing Drake’s descendants.
—Jori Finkel, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
But with more vessels and routes than ever, navigating the myriad options can be overwhelming.
—Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
But there are exceptions, one of them being with vessels that don’t have the ability to quickly maneuver out of the way of sudden obstacles.
—David Goodhue
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile are funding the $131 million project, which will enable the terminal to handle three ultra-large container vessels simultaneously.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
With indoor and outdoor appeal, these durable vessels are frost-proof and come in three sizes.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
China's attempts to restrict the navigation of South Korean vessels in the PMZ clearly violate the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the report said, under which all foreign vessels enjoy freedom of navigation within the EEZ.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
But no proof has been made public indicating that the vessels hit in the Caribbean were carrying the deadly drug.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
By the terms of the contract, one of those vessels will remain on loan to the museum for at least two years, according to the lawyer George Fatheree, who is representing Drake’s descendants.
—Jori Finkel, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
But with more vessels and routes than ever, navigating the myriad options can be overwhelming.
—Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessels
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The $50 million third phase was completed in 2020, and included an extension of the docks that allowed the terminal to handle two 1,000-foot-long ships at the same time, pushing the terminal’s maximum capacity to 650,000 TEUs per year.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both sides agreed to suspend fees for one year on ships that dock at each other’s ports.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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His administration has recently conducted a series of strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean that officials said were carrying drugs.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Baseball and boats were Fred’s passions, but Smith readily followed his lead.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pet Bowls Any dog and cat bowls in your home could likely use a bit of cleaning at the end of the week.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Try them over oatmeal, in smoothie bowls, waffles, pancakes, or salads.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Divide household items by category, organize them into appropriately sized containers, add labels, and stack them onto shelves in a closet or cabinet that is easily reachable.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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This means getting rid of food containers whose lids have gone MIA.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Both yachts are built on Heesen’s 55m Steel platform, featuring a Fast Displacement Hull Form by Van Oossanen Naval Architects and exterior styling by Omega Architects.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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There are no overwater bungalows here, no party yachts crowding the reefs.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Her visit turned into an entire culinary experience featuring popular Mexican dishes and a night of partying alongside her friends, the members of Mexican band Latin Mafia.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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There was more rodent poop on top of the sanitizer buckets than sanitizer on the dishes.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Vessels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessels. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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