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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
More than 150 naval vessels, 120 aircraft, 10 coastal defense missile systems, and over 15,000 military personnel are participating.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Of paramount importance is the viewing of our bodies as sacred vessels that need to be nurtured and respected, not vandalized.
—Scott Liftman, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
However, the price of this resurrection is horrifying: the ritual requires numerous human sacrifices, with each victim selected for specific body parts that will complete the divine vessel.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 25 July 2025
This is done by lining the reactor vessel with a layer of lithium.
—David Szondy
july 24, New Atlas, 24 July 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Of paramount importance is the viewing of our bodies as sacred vessels that need to be nurtured and respected, not vandalized.
—Scott Liftman, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
However, the price of this resurrection is horrifying: the ritual requires numerous human sacrifices, with each victim selected for specific body parts that will complete the divine vessel.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 25 July 2025
This is done by lining the reactor vessel with a layer of lithium.
—David Szondy
july 24, New Atlas, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for vessel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
Noun
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The brand has worked on several high-profile legacy ship restoration projects, such as the Cynara, a 96-foot classic yacht built by Camper and Nicholson in 1927 that was expertly restored in Japan in 2021, reinforcing its anchor positioning in the classic sailing sector.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
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Two environment groups on Wednesday announced their intent to sue the federal government for failing to protect whales off California’s coast from fatal ship strikes.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
31 July 2025
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On Wednesday, the 27-year-old woman and her boyfriend took their boat on the South Fork River.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Two French sailors were rescued off the coast of northern Spain after their boat was rammed by orcas.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Finish off this noodle bowl with shredded chicken and scallions.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Remove bowl from mixer and stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Beverage containers — glass bottles, cans and vacuum bottles.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Place food items in the refrigerator or sealed containers. Pick up pet food bowls when your pet is not eating.—
Kim Luciani,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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The brand has worked on several high-profile legacy ship restoration projects, such as the Cynara, a 96-foot classic yacht built by Camper and Nicholson in 1927 that was expertly restored in Japan in 2021, reinforcing its anchor positioning in the classic sailing sector.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
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Hello magazine publishes photos of de Armas and Cruise vacationing together on a yacht in Menorca, Spain.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
30 July 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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