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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
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Try adding a pretty, fragrant lavender shrub and climbing roses, for instance, along with jasmine and foxglove in rustic pots on your front porch.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Ahead, experts explain how to care for this plant in pots.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Use small pots to root individual stems or place several stems in a larger pot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Couples dance on the grass while chefs across the park tend bubbling pots of jambalaya and gumbo.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
Avoid terra-cotta pots for moisture-loving plants like ferns, Venus flytraps, and peace lilies since the porous clay dries out the soil quickly.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Try adding a pretty, fragrant lavender shrub and climbing roses, for instance, along with jasmine and foxglove in rustic pots on your front porch.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Ahead, experts explain how to care for this plant in pots.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Use small pots to root individual stems or place several stems in a larger pot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Couples dance on the grass while chefs across the park tend bubbling pots of jambalaya and gumbo.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
Noun
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There are pools across Kansas City willing to do the same for a team or two.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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All that is accompanied by six restaurants, 12 bars and lounges, five heated indoor and outdoor pools, wellness experiences, and more.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When using the dishwasher or washing machine, run full loads to maximize usage of the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Super Bowl had loads of celebrities cheering on their favorite team from the VIP boxes—Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Rosé, and Travis Scott among them.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tito’s vodka over the yellow bellies.—
Andrew Callahan,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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More food competitions in February and March This isn’t the only competition meant to keep bars and bellies full.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Place seeds about one-quarter inch deep and one inch apart, or plant sets with the pointed end up, leaving the tip just visible above the soil.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An undisclosed amount of funds had disappeared, and the unidentified brother was convinced McBride took it, the report read.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Commissioners Court held performative sessions that ignored resident concerns and spent significant taxpayer funds defending maps that prioritized political gain over local governance.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In January 2018, Cora, a team contingent, and Boston Mayor Marty Wash flew to Puerto Rico to deliver 10 tons of medical supplies, water filtration systems, other necessities, and a monetary donation.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Casey Wasserman, creator of a talent agency behind tons of A-list music artists, actors and sports legends, and Ghislaine Maxwell had a handful of flirtatious email exchanges in 2003, according to documents included in the most recent release by the DOJ.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Neighbor Program nourishes the minds and souls as well as the stomachs of the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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For the third year, USA TODAY Network food writers from across the country have looked inward (and downward, to their stomachs) to compile a Restaurants of the Year list representing a diverse array of peak flavors.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For a help defender to draw a charge, he must be set when the offensive player plants his foot to go airborne.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ma crawls toward you and plants her palms on your cheeks.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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