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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
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 19 May 2026
Plant the cutting in well-draining soil in a 12-inch tall pot that’s about 6 inches wide so the roots have plenty of room to grow.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Similar to pool, snooker is played by striking the cue ball to pot other balls in a correct sequence, according to the BBC.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Like other iterations of The Traitors, the contestants complete missions throughout the season where money is added to the prize pot, which the winner takes home at the end.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 19 May 2026
Plant the cutting in well-draining soil in a 12-inch tall pot that’s about 6 inches wide so the roots have plenty of room to grow.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Verb
Continue to pot up as roots fill the container increasing pot size by 1 to 2 inches.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Similar to pool, snooker is played by striking the cue ball to pot other balls in a correct sequence, according to the BBC.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pot
Noun
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There are nine treatment rooms, most of which feature indoor and outdoor areas, some including an outdoor shower and others a plunge pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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To that end there are also state-of-the-art fitness facilities with a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a long roster of yoga and exercise classes.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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About 7,000 vessel passages occur each year, moving more than 86 million tons of cargo.—
Victoria E. Freile,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Damien Lewis and Rob Hunt are Pro Bowl-level starters, but their backups leave a ton to be desired.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Tommy would have lain on his belly all day and watched the arapaima ‒ a massive freshwater fish that can breathe air ‒ in the Shedd Aquarium's Amazon exhibit.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Brew bellies, however, may abound.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Additional employer or philanthropic initiatives aimed at seeding accounts could further increase early balances.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Mater Dei senior Gianna Kenrick, who is committed to Kentucky, is seeded first in the 11-dive girls meet.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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There’s plenty of space in the rear too, with loads of head and legroom for adult passengers.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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At the end of the day, folks just want to see the sport of college football put in the best possible spot moving forward, which includes the coaches who are competing for spots, like Clark Lea.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Functionality and convenience are key for makeup wearers like me who want to put in minimal effort but get maximal results.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Derek White Thursday's stop was part of Coca-Cola's global FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, which is traveling to dozens of cities ahead of the tournament.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Both companies, before their collapse in 2023, developed and planned a dozen mixed-use condo and single-family home projects in Coral Gables, Miami and Miami Beach.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Side, back, and stomach sleepers all praise the pillows’ softness, luxurious feel, breathability, and coolness.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Norovirus symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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