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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
This has disrupted standing deployment plans, scrambled ships to sail thousands of miles and put increasing strain on vessels and equipment that are already facing mounting maintenance issues.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
These ingredients were ground and washed by hand, stored in ornate vessels and applied with slender sticks—often as part of an intimate, almost ceremonial process passed down through generations of women.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Though the production considered existing vessels, none of them measured up.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Atila found residues in seven different vessels but only obtained a conclusive result from one artifact excavated in the ancient city of Pergamon that dates from the second century.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Riding larger vessels to save power Lamprey mimics fish that attach to larger animals to save energy and gain protection.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
These life-threatening events happen when a blood clot forms in another part of the body, usually the leg, and travels to the right side of the heart and settles in the pulmonary vessels.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Boaters who call North Point Marina their homeport during the boating season can stop worrying over where to moor their vessels.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Without proper vessels like boundaries, structure, and law, that energy overwhelms and shatters.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
These ingredients were ground and washed by hand, stored in ornate vessels and applied with slender sticks—often as part of an intimate, almost ceremonial process passed down through generations of women.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Though the production considered existing vessels, none of them measured up.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Atila found residues in seven different vessels but only obtained a conclusive result from one artifact excavated in the ancient city of Pergamon that dates from the second century.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Riding larger vessels to save power Lamprey mimics fish that attach to larger animals to save energy and gain protection.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
These life-threatening events happen when a blood clot forms in another part of the body, usually the leg, and travels to the right side of the heart and settles in the pulmonary vessels.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Boaters who call North Point Marina their homeport during the boating season can stop worrying over where to moor their vessels.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Without proper vessels like boundaries, structure, and law, that energy overwhelms and shatters.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessels
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Italy would be allowed to prohibit migrant ships from entering Italian waters for up to 30 days, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Navy has had 11 ships, including the Ford and several amphibious assault ships with thousands of Marines, in South American waters for months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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That combination makes these boats soar to 40-65 mph.—
Alyssa Andrews,
CBS News,
13 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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There are specialized straining bags for this exact purpose and other accessories like kava drinking bowls to make your experience more authentic.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bartlow is serving exquisitely simple Spanish fare, like snacky bowls of pork belly chicharrones with Marcona almonds, slices of potato tortilla, salty anchovy fillets with butter, crocks of salt cod, and platters of morcilla (tripe).—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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Retro Shaw Large Expandable Kitchen Lids Organizer Spend less time hunting for the matching lids for your food storage containers.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Powerboats, motor yachts from 30 feet to 125 feet, yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories and retail pavilions.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Both yachts can accommodate 12 guests and 17 crew.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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The menu moves between Japanese American comfort dishes such as Okinawan taco rice, udon carbonara and matcha roulade and brunch staples including biscuit Benedicts, almond croissants and fresh handmade pastries.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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The menu brings classic steakhouse dishes served with indulgence and flair.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vessels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessels. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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