as in bottles
a large tub or barrel used especially for holding liquids
a vat of cooking oil
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Recent Examples of vats
The property includes a 4,900-square-foot hatchery, 550 outdoor vats, and a modern home with a pool.
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Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Covered in concrete and lost to time for decades, the vats were rediscovered and excavated in 2016 within a building that hugs the Kentucky River.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
No diffusers here–the tequila is made by cooking agave in ovens, fermenting in wooden vats, and distilling on copper pot stills, all without the use of additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
Traditionally, vaccines have required growing pieces of viruses, often in chicken eggs or giant vats of cells, then purifying that material.
—Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Covered in concrete and lost to time for decades, the vats were rediscovered and excavated in 2016 within a building that hugs the Kentucky River.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
No diffusers here–the tequila is made by cooking agave in ovens, fermenting in wooden vats, and distilling on copper pot stills, all without the use of additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
Traditionally, vaccines have required growing pieces of viruses, often in chicken eggs or giant vats of cells, then purifying that material.
—Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vats
Noun
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This one is made with clear pockets and slots to put your bottles into.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm was right there waiting for me out by the pool, with three bottles of champagne in a party cooler.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Paired with the vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls, the experience eases jet lag, loosens tight muscles and leaves body and mind in a state of meditative calm.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Try to incorporate items of similar shape, like these round pumpkins and gourds, vases, and bowls.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beyond Bichette, the team has several prospective free agents, including infielders Ty France and Isiah Kiner-Falefa plus pitchers Chris Bassitt and Seranthony Dominguez.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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With many solid pitchers slated to hit the open market, Sports Illustrated's Jackson Roberts predicted the Cubs would sign Jack Flaherty.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s why my mom stopped packing separate containers and opted for a slim travel pill organizer.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sift through a utensil crock or collection of food storage containers and pare it down to its best and most essential items.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kahleah Copper and Satou Sabally are inside-out buckets, too.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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These buckets last a really long time from Home Depot.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instead of toys, drone pilots can win perks such as new combat boots, electric kettles, or upgraded night-vision goggles.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the brewing bar in each room is impressive, with different roasts of Geisha and other varieties, and all the highly specific kettles, grinders and other paraphernalia found in serious cupping rooms.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Vats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vats. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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