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as in ton
a considerable amount
made a pot of money in the real estate market
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3
as in belly
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
vowed that he would never get a pot, that telltale sign of middle age
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Recent Examples of pot
Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
Thousands gather outside such kitchens each day, jostling with pots for a few ladles of soup, rice or lentils.
—Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The army corps had planned over this summer to continue potting current movement by introducing harmless dye to the water and, before September, obtain the environmental permits to apply herbicide to 16 locations, including three that were to be treated a second time after applications last summer.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
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Noun
The current menu at Jai consists of hot tea, sold by the glass or pot, along with the herbal elixirs — one invigorating, one calming and one berry.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
Thousands gather outside such kitchens each day, jostling with pots for a few ladles of soup, rice or lentils.
—Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Verb
Gustavsson saved Chisholm’s faux pas, but Chris Kreider potted the rebound for an unassisted go-ahead goal.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The army corps had planned over this summer to continue potting current movement by introducing harmless dye to the water and, before September, obtain the environmental permits to apply herbicide to 16 locations, including three that were to be treated a second time after applications last summer.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pot
Noun
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Break up the set entirely by pairing the top with linen trousers or the shorts with a button-down for lounging by the pool.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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There’s also a private pool and attic space that was converted to another room.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
Noun
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After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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White Sox fans can be forgiven for not having a ton of hope that things are really getting better for their team.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Meals like beef tips over rice, hamburger steak with onions and gravy, and fried chicken and fish will fill your belly and bring you back to another time.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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First responders hoisted the victim out by helicopter, leaving them dangling at the end of a 150-foot rope from the aircraft’s belly, before landing and transferring them to an ambulance.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
30 May 2025
Verb
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City officials say that in recent years, the park’s grass has significantly deteriorated and needs to be aerated and seeded.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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This growing network of Palantir alumni has seeded a dense cluster of growth-stage firms across aerospace, cyber, and battlefield AI—contributing to a broader acceleration in U.S. defense innovation.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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May 29, 2025 The LPGA Tour put in place a new pace of play policy at the beginning of the current season, which seeks to reduce playing times.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The German talked about trying to change his mindset ahead of that final, putting in extra practice to try to bridge the gap.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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In 60 days, just one tentative trade deal with the U.K. has been made, despite promises that dozens would be reached.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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But after constantly hearing dozens of other dogs barking, she’s grown frustrated and has been bouncing off the walls of the shelter.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The 9-year-old Indiana boy told his parents his stomach hurt.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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For a Healthy Gut Best time to drink: Morning Starting the day with bone broth can help jump-start your digestive system and protect the stomach lining.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Keep bellflowers cool by planting them in partial shade, making sure they are protected from the hot afternoon sun.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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By planting its flag in the region, the company is fulfilling one of its core ambitions, which is personal to the founders — championing a new vision of global beauty that celebrates diversity, innovation and local creativity.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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