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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
Artifacts reflecting luxury and utility Among the most notable items recovered are the ship’s observatory bell and the port-side navigation light, both significant markers of the vessel’s history.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Estimates suggest that the 1776 Continental Navy had a mere 64 ships, compared to 1,697 licensed and bonded privateer vessels.
—Rick Bennett, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The four-person crew is tasked with putting the vessel through its paces in the cislunar environment, and performing several science experiments during their mission.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This service allows the booked vessel to arrive at a pre-established time confirmed by the authority.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Estimates suggest that the 1776 Continental Navy had a mere 64 ships, compared to 1,697 licensed and bonded privateer vessels.
—Rick Bennett, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The four-person crew is tasked with putting the vessel through its paces in the cislunar environment, and performing several science experiments during their mission.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This service allows the booked vessel to arrive at a pre-established time confirmed by the authority.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
Noun
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At its core is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force centered around the amphibious assault vessel USS Iwo Jima and two San Antonio-class transport ships.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Brent Pry has since been fired; Philip Montgomery steps in as interim head coach, hoping to steady the ship.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Captain Paulo has serious boat cleanliness.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Once accessible by plane, birdwatchers can now view the island and its birds only by boat, via private birdwatching tours.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The meal preparation shows a big bowl of what looks like a big bowl of rice with different elements such as vegetables and meat.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Place 1/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The port also processed 326,462 empty container units, 1 percent less than last year.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ensuring your plants have properly draining containers and properly draining soil will ensure water doesn’t sit around the roots.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Well, the star decided to go topless, for the clip, filmed on a yacht in the middle of the ocean.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Think Bella Hadid resting on a yacht.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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