pots 1 of 2

Definition of potsnext
plural of pot
1
as in pools
the total of the bets at stake at one time everyone got a bit nervous when the pot grew to more than a hundred dollars

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2
as in loads
a considerable amount made a pot of money in the real estate market

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3
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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pots

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pot

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Recent Examples of pots
Noun
Chefs and clients are encouraged to chat prior to the cooking session to make sure that the customer has everything the chef will need, from pots and pans to knives and storage containers. Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2026 These colors will pop even more when the sun hits them, so lean into the wow-factor of the boldest, most unapologetic hues on pillows, pots, and furnishings. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026 Next it was aged in traditional clay pots for a minimum of three years. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 Sometimes birds nest in inconvenient spots, though, like flower pots, planters, and hanging baskets. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Empty water from pots, old tires and similar containers to help reduce mosquitos. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Such chemicals, which resist heat, water, oil and grease, are used to produce everyday items, including nonstick pots and pans. Alain Sherter, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Prime Day cookware deals There are a lot of pots and pans on sale during Amazon Prime Day every year, but the smart buys are always the forever pieces that end up being hundreds of dollars off. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026 Grow peppers in 3- to 5- gallon pots and fill them with a combination of potting mix and compost. Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pots
Noun
  • With a heat wave set to impact at least 230 million people leading up to the Fourth of July holiday, families across the United States have their sights set on pools, lakes and beaches to cool off.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • So automakers are hunting for profit pools that already work — and the accessory catalog, especially on North American trucks and large SUVs, is the one hiding in plain sight.
    Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Every day, the snow crept farther down the mountains, and as the horses waded the creeks, ice froze on their tails and bellies.
    Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
  • After blinding Polyphemus, the men flee by clinging to the bellies of his monstrous sheep.
    Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Or did a galaxy start to coalesce first, and stars and gas clouds inside it collapsed into the supermassive black hole seeds?
    Mary Ogborn, The Conversation, 25 June 2026
  • Plant your sunflower seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil, about 6 inches apart.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • State funds will cover half of the incentive amount, and auto manufacturers will cover the other half.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Having a few good friends can be more meaningful than having tons.
    Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • There are tons of other great Spanx deals to shop over the Fourth of July weekend.
    Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The animals are using their stomachs to predict which teams will win World Cup matches.
    Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • At the time, Soros, along with the financiers Julian Robertson and Michael Steinhardt, defined the public image of hedge-fund managers as investment wizards who made fortunes through huge bets, contrarian calls, iron stomachs, and a willingness to operate close to—or over—the regulatory line.
    Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Space plants 12 inches apart and water at the base to prevent powdery mildew.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

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“Pots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pots. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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