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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 new Sharjah-Oman overland route will mainly handle consumer goods, however, not oil and gas, which require larger vessels.
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May 19, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Saronic recently partnered with Nvidia in an extended R&D capacity to apply its AI chips and computing platform to speed up, automate and streamline the way vessels are designed and operated.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The organizers of the flotilla that Margaret had been on, Global Sumud Flotilla, shared in a Monday, May 18 press release that several of its vessels were intercepted by Israeli naval forces approximately 250 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The test, conducted with Schneider Electric and World4Solar, showed that the vessels could use a mobile off-grid charging system rather than relying on existing electrical networks.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Iran has told the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that non-hostile vessels can still transit Hormuz with coordination, but Reuters reported that the war has all but halted shipments of about a fifth of the world's oil and LNG through the strait.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The organization’s livestream showed activists aboard several vessels putting on life jackets and raising their hands before a boat carrying Israeli troops approached.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Many attempt to enter the country illegally via sea routes, often in overcrowded and unsafe vessels, risking accidents and loss of life.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Before the Iran war, more than 20% of the world’s energy supply traveled on oil and gas vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, off southern Iran.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 12 May 2026
May 19, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Saronic recently partnered with Nvidia in an extended R&D capacity to apply its AI chips and computing platform to speed up, automate and streamline the way vessels are designed and operated.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The organizers of the flotilla that Margaret had been on, Global Sumud Flotilla, shared in a Monday, May 18 press release that several of its vessels were intercepted by Israeli naval forces approximately 250 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The test, conducted with Schneider Electric and World4Solar, showed that the vessels could use a mobile off-grid charging system rather than relying on existing electrical networks.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Iran has told the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that non-hostile vessels can still transit Hormuz with coordination, but Reuters reported that the war has all but halted shipments of about a fifth of the world's oil and LNG through the strait.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The organization’s livestream showed activists aboard several vessels putting on life jackets and raising their hands before a boat carrying Israeli troops approached.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Many attempt to enter the country illegally via sea routes, often in overcrowded and unsafe vessels, risking accidents and loss of life.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Before the Iran war, more than 20% of the world’s energy supply traveled on oil and gas vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, off southern Iran.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessels
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This photo obtained by AFP from the Iranian news agency Tasnim shows an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boat allegedly taking part in an operation to seize ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, on April 21, 2026.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The Savannah River is Georgia’s shipping gateway to the world, and state leaders want to expand it to accommodate larger ships and heavier cargo.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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Multiple aircraft, cutters and small boats searched 1,047 square miles over 24 hours, finding debris near the location where the EPIRB was activated, along with the captain’s body and an unoccupied life raft that had been deployed.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Today, only a handful still participate in the races, to the tangible pride of the locals, who pack into their own boats to cheer on friends and family.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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The number of teams and bowls involved could shift as discussions become more serious.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Here’s what to know about quinoa’s nutrition and five bowls worth putting on your table.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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The recall impacts certain pint and quart sized containers of Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream in several flavors, according to the company.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Liquid helium has to travel in cryogenic ISO containers that boil off after 35 to 48 days, and industry reporting said roughly 200 of those containers were stranded near the Strait of Hormuz.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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What followed included jury resignations, protests, Pussy Riot, paparazzi, and enough mega-yachts to redefine the Venice skyline.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Remembering Ted Turner, an American original Ted Turner, the brash, visionary entrepreneur who founded CNN, transformed cable television, raced yachts in the America's Cup, and became one of America's leading conservationists, died May 6 at 87.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Everyone is eating tostadas and trying dishes off the menu that changes every week, showcasing Giuseppe Lacorazza's market-focused, simple soulful cooking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Food debris was found on clean dishes stored on the dry shelf.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vessels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessels. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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