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as in pool
the total of the bets at stake at one time everyone got a bit nervous when the pot grew to more than a hundred dollars

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as in ton
a considerable amount made a pot of money in the real estate market

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pot

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verb

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Recent Examples of pot
Noun
But he’s also got high-end skill and playmaking abilities, potting 37 goals and 98 points in 57 games. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025 Four games in, and everything’s all tied up at 2-2 after Thursday night’s lunacy, which featured Edmonton rallying to undo a 3-0 first-period deficit and Florida’s Sam Reinhart potting the tying goal with just 19.5 ticks left on the clock. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
Cannabis flower — as in the actual marijuana buds — remains the most popular pot product among consumers, according to the CCC, with $338 million worth of weed sold in that fashion from January 1 to July 6 of this year alone. Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025 Lemon slices also enhance the simmer pot, so feel free to add more citrus for an even stronger summer citrus aroma. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pot
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Noun
  • Individuals will have access to a truly global pool of mentors, available on-demand for specific questions or challenges, particularly within rapidly evolving fields.
    David Henkin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Thankfully, there are plenty of other ways to cool off in the water without a pool.
    Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Following a first season of twists and turns (and a ton of points allowed), Canales and his crew are hoping to see improved returns from Ejiro Evero’s defense in 2025.
    Mike Kaye July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • During her appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday, July 23, the actress, 37, opened up about the differences between having an actual baby bump versus using a fake belly for her role in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 24 July 2025
  • Rembrandt’s queen has a double chin, a full belly, awkward proportions, and a doll-like and shiny face.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Florida is a huge player on this stage, receiving over $800 million dollars in NIH grants annually, supporting over 14,000 jobs, producing more than $2.8 billion in economic activity, and seeding innumerable opportunities for our students.
    Seth Tomchik, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
  • Chinese officials still decry the opium crisis that foreign traders seeded two centuries ago.
    Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • This document basically explains the hiring freeze: why it was put in place and why it has been extended.
    Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Oily, fatty, and greasy food do not react well to plastic and should be put in better alternatives, like glass, according to our experts.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
  • If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Symptoms include diarrhea, upset stomach, fever and chills and flu-like symptoms.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • At one point, one of the girls is seen touching up the Houston rapper’s fresh tiger ink on his stomach.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The old sandy beach was converted into open space where the county is planting native vegetation and creating bioswales and rain gardens, which help reduce runoff.
    Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
  • In Zone 1, homeowners should remove any flammable vegetation within 30 feet of a structure and focus on planting drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plant species in moderation.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025

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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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