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as in ships
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 boats
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 containers
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 vessels
At a time when cheap drones have become a severe threat to expensive naval vessels, military researchers in China are making efforts to develop a robust, multilayered defense architecture.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Exceptions will be made for voyages shorter than 2,000 nautical miles and vessels with a smaller than 4,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) carrying capacity.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The order identifies 118 new vessels as being part of this shadow fleet.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
The venue itself leaned fully into the brand’s aesthetic—earthy beige and brown tones, cozy textures, and even floral arrangements tucked into vessels made from the latest UGG collection.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
With 100,000 large vessels in operation globally, retrofitting is a huge opportunity.
—Michaila Byrne, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Big number 6,000 That’s roughly how many commercial vessels are on the seabed of the Great Lakes, lost to storms or other issues.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
But the number of vessels expected to get hit with fees has been falling since the summer.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The Pentagon deployed a flotilla of eight vessels, along with surveillance planes and an attack submarine.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Exceptions will be made for voyages shorter than 2,000 nautical miles and vessels with a smaller than 4,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) carrying capacity.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The order identifies 118 new vessels as being part of this shadow fleet.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
The venue itself leaned fully into the brand’s aesthetic—earthy beige and brown tones, cozy textures, and even floral arrangements tucked into vessels made from the latest UGG collection.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
With 100,000 large vessels in operation globally, retrofitting is a huge opportunity.
—Michaila Byrne, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Big number 6,000 That’s roughly how many commercial vessels are on the seabed of the Great Lakes, lost to storms or other issues.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
But the number of vessels expected to get hit with fees has been falling since the summer.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The Pentagon deployed a flotilla of eight vessels, along with surveillance planes and an attack submarine.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessels
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Carnival values include ensuring safe and secure operations, embracing diversity and inclusivity, showing trust and respect for each other, ships and the environment, and a positive attitude, its site says.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Over the years in the Straits of Mackinac, ships' anchors have struck the pipeline, sections have needed additional support, and protective coating has been damaged or worn away.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.—
Duncan Greenfield-Turk,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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For the less adventurous, glass-bottom boats also offer a view of the undersea installation.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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The yachts which have thronged the bay are fewer as summer gives way to fall, but the off-season quiet has its own appeal for visitors wanting a slice of paradise to themselves.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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In 1962, for example, the brand launched the Delfino series, creating what would become the common practice of incorporating top-deck sun lounges and ensuite showers into modern yachts.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Wash your dishes with soap and water or put them in the dishwasher.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Round out the meal with dishes like lemon-basil gnocchi with garlic butter prawns ($19) or prosciutto pizza, topped with white truffle oil and pecorino romano ($24).—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Vessels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessels. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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