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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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From an initial pool of 51 candidate variants, the scientists narrowed it down to three genes, only one of which was likely to play any role in gene regulation: Arhgap36.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
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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DraftKings Sportsbook will have a ton of different ways to get in on the action during the NBA playoffs.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The Trump crypto train comes to Dubai The bullish energy of the yacht party — complete with open bars, teppanyaki grills and Vegas-style belly dancers wearing feather headdresses — matched the unbridled optimism currently pulsing through the global crypto community.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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An optional belly band designed for newborns up to three months tracks breathing movements, providing extra reassurance for new parents.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Though seeded second behind Italy’s Jannik Sinner, who is making a return from a doping suspension, Alcaraz defeated his rival in the final of the Italian Open last week.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Hampshire, which hosts a Class 4A regional, is seeded third but has already advanced to next Friday’s championship game since Rockford East doesn’t have enough players to finish the season and has forfeited Tuesday’s semifinal.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 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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The business expected to cater a few dozen graduations, parties and other events as the Memorial Day weekend approached.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Historians think that more than a dozen ships were scuttled in the same area as the J.C. Ames, though only a handful have been discovered.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 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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The fruit is planted and harvested by hand, which explains why delivered pineapples arrive without their crowns as they are used to plant new fruits — creating a sustainable growth process.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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But planted within that picture was a glimmer of hope — or maybe delusion — for Sabres fans.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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