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as in ship
a large craft for travel by water
a new ocean liner that claims to be the largest commercial vessel afloat
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as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
any vessel that is buoyant and steerable can be entered in the annual race down the river
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as in container
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
any watertight vessel can be used for mixing the paints
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Recent Examples of vessel
The vessels, two of which have 55 suites and the other 81, are among the most spacious in Europe.
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Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Think oversized vessels with multiple levels and attachments, such as colanders and cutting boards, to aid in prep, says Buenrostro.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Soon after the Oman talks concluded, the State Department imposed sanctions to target a web of shipping companies, vessel operators, and tankers used to transport Iranian oil products abroad while masking the origin.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
The military has now struck at least 38 vessels across 36 airstrikes since early September, killing at least 128 people in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Think oversized vessels with multiple levels and attachments, such as colanders and cutting boards, to aid in prep, says Buenrostro.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Soon after the Oman talks concluded, the State Department imposed sanctions to target a web of shipping companies, vessel operators, and tankers used to transport Iranian oil products abroad while masking the origin.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
The military has now struck at least 38 vessels across 36 airstrikes since early September, killing at least 128 people in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
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Iran seizes 2 ships on smuggling claims DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beyond climate science, the researchers say the system could also improve safety and planning for ships operating in polar regions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The sailboat, carrying five girl campers and a 19-year-old female camp counselor, was among the first boats to leave the Miami Yacht Club’s dock near the MacArthur Causeway and head east toward Hibiscus Island in Biscayne Bay, according to the suit.—
Milena Malaver,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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All winners also received a gift certificate for one free boat rental and two Lake Poway fishing permits.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Remove to plate and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized chunks and place in a large bowl.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy Jewish comfort food at its finest—light and fluffy matzo balls floating in a bowl of rich chicken stock and tender vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fox News Digital took photos of the nearby camps — which contain piles of junk, such as clothes, open containers, boxes, bags and trash.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant was in violation of 10 standards, including raw tuna stored over ready-to-eat food and containers of oil and spices not labeled.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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For even more marine life, Amandira, the Aman yacht, can also be chartered from Amanwana for totally bespoke voyages around the Indonesian archipelago from Komodo National Park to the famed Spice Islands and the legendary waters of Raja Ampat.—
Luke Abrahams,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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If the yacht starts to sink, the captain will have to tell everyone on board in person.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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