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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
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the French Navy’s mine countermeasure and escort vessels will remain in the region.
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Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
There was no immediate explanation for the ships that turned back on Friday and Saturday, though Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the route designated and authorized by the Islamic Republic.
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Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
The documents, filed under reference numbers EP4742271A1 and EP4742272A1, detail a method for building and repairing vacuum vessels, which are the containment chambers where plasma fusion occurs.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Deadly boating tragedies are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Many migrants arrive after crossing the Mediterranean in overcrowded boats and makeshift vessels.
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Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
In his speech, Kim said the Choe Hyon will be the first ship of a modern North Korean fleet, with even bigger vessels coming.
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Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Commercial vessels and oil tankers preparing to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical strategic waterways for global trade flows, maintain their wait in the Gulf of Oman, on June 17, 2026.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
There are also conflicting accounts on what the agreement means for the future of the Strait of Hormuz; Monday saw 35 commercial vessels transit the waterway, the busiest day in the strait since the war began.
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
There was no immediate explanation for the ships that turned back on Friday and Saturday, though Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the route designated and authorized by the Islamic Republic.
—
Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
The documents, filed under reference numbers EP4742271A1 and EP4742272A1, detail a method for building and repairing vacuum vessels, which are the containment chambers where plasma fusion occurs.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Deadly boating tragedies are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Many migrants arrive after crossing the Mediterranean in overcrowded boats and makeshift vessels.
—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
In his speech, Kim said the Choe Hyon will be the first ship of a modern North Korean fleet, with even bigger vessels coming.
—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Commercial vessels and oil tankers preparing to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical strategic waterways for global trade flows, maintain their wait in the Gulf of Oman, on June 17, 2026.
—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
There are also conflicting accounts on what the agreement means for the future of the Strait of Hormuz; Monday saw 35 commercial vessels transit the waterway, the busiest day in the strait since the war began.
—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessels
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The search spanned roughly 2,400 square miles and involved officials from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force who used three surface ships and 12 aircraft, according to the military.
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On July 4, the ships will participate in what organizers say will be the largest-ever flotilla of international tall ships and military vessels in New York Harbor.
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On June 6th, a fishing vessel in Manta burst into flames; hours later, more than thirty other boats had caught fire.
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The fire also destroyed two trucks and two boats, according to the fundraiser.
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Battle Creek's cereal heritage is celebrated each summer during Cereal Festival, which features a parade, a 5K race, live entertainment and thousands of free bowls of cereal.
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The hours of sleuthing the world’s largest online retailer for covetable candle holders, throw pillows, and serving bowls have paid off.
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Since its launch, the company has diversified into logistics, fuel delivery, and transport, including hauling containers from Cuban ports to different provinces.
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Pickle Robot's system unloads boxes from trailers or containers.
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Kelce would take the women on dates to concerts, on yachts and on private jets.
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Standing near yachts, Mercedes Moné boasts about winning the Owen Hart Cup for the second consecutive year.
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Below are nine recipes featured in the special, offering everything from classic barbecue favorites to regional dishes inspired by communities across the country.
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What began as a fun exercise in recreating outlandish dishes from film and television has since evolved into a multimedia empire with Andrew Rea at the helm.
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“Vessels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessels. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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