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as in loads
a considerable amount
made a pot of money in the real estate market
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as in bellies
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 pots
Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Based in the central Polish city of Kalisz, the metal detecting group Denar Kalisz recently uncovered pots filled with coins and hundreds of grams of gold – all worth a fortune.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Vgnqa Faux Fall Hibiscus Flowers These flowers will look stunning in barrel planters, flower pots, or planter boxes around your home.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
From candlesticks to picture frames to pots and pans, these warm metals add fall flair to any space.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
From the mid-20th century to today, PFAS was used in a host of industrial and consumer products, from firefighting foam to nonstick, Teflon pots and pans; Gore-Tex waterproof clothing; ScotchGard stain and water protectants, and even sandwich wrappers, microwave popcorn bags and dental floss.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Other tested pieces included aluminum pots and pans distributed by retailer Patel Brothers and manufacturer Goyal Group Inc.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
There was the key deposit for her apartment to pay for, and the rental deposit, then the fridge, microwave, bed, furniture, pots and pans, and tableware.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Bumpass Hell is only open to see its fumaroles, mud pots and boiling waters from mid-summer to mid-fall, as otherwise it is covered in snow.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
For the purpose of the draw, the 18 teams are separated into three pots of six based on their UEFA club coefficient rankings.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Based in the central Polish city of Kalisz, the metal detecting group Denar Kalisz recently uncovered pots filled with coins and hundreds of grams of gold – all worth a fortune.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Vgnqa Faux Fall Hibiscus Flowers These flowers will look stunning in barrel planters, flower pots, or planter boxes around your home.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
From candlesticks to picture frames to pots and pans, these warm metals add fall flair to any space.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
From the mid-20th century to today, PFAS was used in a host of industrial and consumer products, from firefighting foam to nonstick, Teflon pots and pans; Gore-Tex waterproof clothing; ScotchGard stain and water protectants, and even sandwich wrappers, microwave popcorn bags and dental floss.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Other tested pieces included aluminum pots and pans distributed by retailer Patel Brothers and manufacturer Goyal Group Inc.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
There was the key deposit for her apartment to pay for, and the rental deposit, then the fridge, microwave, bed, furniture, pots and pans, and tableware.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Bumpass Hell is only open to see its fumaroles, mud pots and boiling waters from mid-summer to mid-fall, as otherwise it is covered in snow.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
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Along a dirt road off the narrow highway that hugs the northern shore the taro leaves extend like waving hands from the quilt of rectangular pools so shallow that the birds in them stand with their leg joints exposed.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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While governments may pass legislation to expand staffing pools, and facilities may work to improve training, the heart of care comes from the watchful eyes and steady involvement of families.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Criteria are detailed for risk assessment, hazard mitigation, rider restraint and dimensions, biomechanical considerations including acceleration limits, mechanical loads, electrical, operating conditions, fencing, handrails, gates, walkways, signage and many other areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ortec is committed to sustainability through our optimization software, which minimizes fuel consumption and emissions by optimizing routes, loads and vehicle utilization—potentially reducing CO2 output for partners.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cats that sleep on their sides or on their backs with their bellies exposed feel secure and trusting of their environment.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sporting an unmistakable dark mane and unique folds of skin along their bellies, Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than their African cousins.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The strategy seeds ETFs before launch, and the original investor defers capital gains until selling their shares.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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Start seeds indoors four to five weeks before the last frost.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Providing both a blueprint for success and supplemental funds to other racing venues within the state, the piece of property within rock-throwing distance of the Tennessee state line has helped initiate a renaissance.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those tactics are also used to generate funds meant to help the regime subvert international sanctions and develop its nuclear weapons programs, according to the US government.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last year, the quota was 231,485 tons (210,000 metric tons), which still wasn’t enough to meet demand.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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And along with every soldier in a modern army goes some six tons of equipment, ranging from bulldozers to bazookas.—
John Fischer,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Russian defenses stretched for miles, forcing sapper teams to crawl on their stomachs at twilight to spot and disarm mines under enemy drone surveillance and artillery fire.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Food insecurity doesn’t necessarily mean kids are going to bed with growling stomachs every night.—
Oona Hanson,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both plants bloom for months on end.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Stray Bullets • In this week’s post-credits scene, Adrian removes the pants of the drunk, sleeping John Economos and plants a tender kiss on his forehead.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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