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as in ton
a considerable amount
made a pot of money in the real estate market
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as in belly
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
vowed that he would never get a pot, that telltale sign of middle age
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Recent Examples of pot
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
Four games in, and everything’s all tied up at 2-2 after Thursday night’s lunacy, which featured Edmonton rallying to undo a 3-0 first-period deficit and Florida’s Sam Reinhart potting the tying goal with just 19.5 ticks left on the clock.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Lemon slices also enhance the simmer pot, so feel free to add more citrus for an even stronger summer citrus aroma.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
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Noun
But he’s also got high-end skill and playmaking abilities, potting 37 goals and 98 points in 57 games.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
Four games in, and everything’s all tied up at 2-2 after Thursday night’s lunacy, which featured Edmonton rallying to undo a 3-0 first-period deficit and Florida’s Sam Reinhart potting the tying goal with just 19.5 ticks left on the clock.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
Cannabis flower — as in the actual marijuana buds — remains the most popular pot product among consumers, according to the CCC, with $338 million worth of weed sold in that fashion from January 1 to July 6 of this year alone.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Lemon slices also enhance the simmer pot, so feel free to add more citrus for an even stronger summer citrus aroma.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pot
Noun
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Kiser's son Trigg was found in the backyard pool of the family's Chandler home on May 12.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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The layout flows easily from cozy living areas to a spacious terrace where bougainvillea climbs the blonde stone exterior and mountain views stretch beyond the pool.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
Noun
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An ideal tennis bag for players who need to carry a ton of gear or like to tote the entire family’s worth of rackets, the Wilson Shift Super Tour 9 is a great option.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
Noun
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During her appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday, July 23, the actress, 37, opened up about the differences between having an actual baby bump versus using a fake belly for her role in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Go see the milking demonstrations with dairy cows: Head over to the Millennium Barn to see cows milked at 2:15 and 4:15 p.m daily. See a show free at the Hangar until 5 p.m.: Daily performances including folklorico and belly dancing, choirs, martial arts demonstrations and clog dancers.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Florida is a huge player on this stage, receiving over $800 million dollars in NIH grants annually, supporting over 14,000 jobs, producing more than $2.8 billion in economic activity, and seeding innumerable opportunities for our students.—
Seth Tomchik,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Chinese officials still decry the opium crisis that foreign traders seeded two centuries ago.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
Verb
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About six months ago, Ford put in technology to pokeyoke Ryan's job.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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Rules were put in place years ago regarding the prohibition of royal heirs from flying together.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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As of the 2020 parole hearing, Drummond had more than two dozen disciplinary issues in prison, including possession of a deadly weapon, assault, refusing a drug test and gang activity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Aug. 2025
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And where most operators tend to employ one Inuit cultural educator per Greenland and Canada permit requirements, says Wayne Broomfield, a cultural educator with Adventure Canada from Labrador, Adventure Canada’s expedition crew often includes more than a dozen.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Symptoms may include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting, lasting around five to seven days.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Inflammation in the stomach can lead to trouble in the upper end: nausea and vomiting as well as loss of appetite.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Cilantro grown in pots or raised beds needs water more frequently than cilantro planted in the ground.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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What’s more concerning is how he’s struggled to assert dominance over the Aston Martins, who seem more planted in the mixed conditions.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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