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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
The reversible design gives you two different vessels are wrapped into one, either done up in a striking colored hue or in a clear crystal, all mouth-blown and hand-turned in Saint-Louis’s manufacture in Moselle.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, stand-up paddleboards are treated as vessels, which means paddlers are expected to follow many of the same safety rules as boaters.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Iraq struck Iranian exports, while Iran retaliated by hitting vessels, many linked to Kuwait.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The test campaign, the first of its kind, marks the world’s first operation of a hydrogen propulsion system designed for large ocean-going vessels.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
During the period, major ocean carriers largely avoided the region, instead opting to divert their vessels around southern Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Moving the boundary closer to shore significantly increases the risk of vessels hitting swimmers, snorkelers and divers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
However, Iran’s UN Mission said in a post on X that ‘non-hostile vessels, including those belonging to or associated with other states’ may obtain ‘safe passage’ through the Strait of Hormuz via coordination with Tehran.
—Joseph Wilkins,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Northwest winds of 15 to 25 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots, and waves of 5 to 8 feet are forecasted, creating hazardous conditions for small vessels.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, stand-up paddleboards are treated as vessels, which means paddlers are expected to follow many of the same safety rules as boaters.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Iraq struck Iranian exports, while Iran retaliated by hitting vessels, many linked to Kuwait.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The test campaign, the first of its kind, marks the world’s first operation of a hydrogen propulsion system designed for large ocean-going vessels.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
During the period, major ocean carriers largely avoided the region, instead opting to divert their vessels around southern Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Moving the boundary closer to shore significantly increases the risk of vessels hitting swimmers, snorkelers and divers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
However, Iran’s UN Mission said in a post on X that ‘non-hostile vessels, including those belonging to or associated with other states’ may obtain ‘safe passage’ through the Strait of Hormuz via coordination with Tehran.
—Joseph Wilkins,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Northwest winds of 15 to 25 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots, and waves of 5 to 8 feet are forecasted, creating hazardous conditions for small vessels.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessels
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The ultra-luxury line was acquired by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group in 2022 and relaunched following a $170 million refurbishment of its two ocean ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Navy recovery ships will be stationed off the coast of San Diego as Orion parachutes into the ocean.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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More recently, Indigenous peoples such as the Chumash and the Yokuts used asphalt to make face paint, game pieces, glue, and waterproofing caulk for boats and baskets.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s more charm along the waterfront, where traditional fishing boats and recreational vessels are lined up along the marina.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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There, bowls are made with fresh catch daily and sell out early, sometimes just an hour after opening.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of the next eight hours, Ghazali went to purchase gasoline four times to fill containers with the explosive fluid, Runyan said.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The image from an Airbus Defense and Space Pléiades Neo satellite shows a truck loaded with 18 blue containers going into a tunnel at the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center on June 9, 2025.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The side decks or walkways that typically connect the aft to the bow on sailing yachts have been removed, meaning that the interior of the main deck can stretch across the full length of the beam.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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For years, the town of Pembroke Park was chaotic, from chartering yachts to missing audit deadlines.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Executive Chef Billy Sims is leading the latest menu, introducing dishes designed to elevate the fan experience while keeping the spirit of ballpark comfort food intact.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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At Eliza and Joseph Raney's Skogen Kitchen in Custer, South Dakota, try morels on soft-egg ravioli or other dishes.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Vessels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessels. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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