as in bowl
a large tub or barrel used especially for holding liquids
a vat of cooking oil
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Recent Examples of vat
Made from coffee beans, instant coffee goes through the same brewing process as ground coffee (beans are ground, brewed with hot water in a large vat), just on a much larger scale.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
The gas is captured in large steel vats on the farm and refined into renewable natural gas, which can be used to heat homes and power buildings.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article A popular restaurant chain in China is offering refunds to more than 4,100 diners after two teens were caught on video urinating into a vat of hotpot broth in a private dining room at one of its locations.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
In the process, he's thrown into a vat of toxic waste.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
The gas is captured in large steel vats on the farm and refined into renewable natural gas, which can be used to heat homes and power buildings.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article A popular restaurant chain in China is offering refunds to more than 4,100 diners after two teens were caught on video urinating into a vat of hotpot broth in a private dining room at one of its locations.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
In the process, he's thrown into a vat of toxic waste.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vat
Noun
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For example, try adding a handful of chips to a bowl instead of eating them directly from the bag.—
Kumkum S. Patel,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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The bib is adjustable and features a catch-all pocket, while the suction base of the bowl and plate ensures stability during use.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Noun
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When someone in the background scolds him, the dog quickly jumps off the counter, knocking over a few bottles.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Unlike flowers that may send your recipient running for a vase or a bottle of wine that requires chilling, a puzzle can sit out on a picnic table all afternoon, no harm, no foul.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Winter Springs upped its lead to 3-0 in the third after Maldonado singled with one out, and winning pitcher Tiffany Seemann singled behind her.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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They were supposed to be able to find ways to beat good pitchers.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Recipe Tips From The Southern Living Test Kitchen Store leftover muffins in airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Officers also allegedly saw a wine container in the passenger seat.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
Noun
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At Deep Spring Farm in Alachua, Florida, visitors can fill their buckets with organic blueberries before settling in for a picnic beneath the shade of a giant live oak.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Different fragments of the bucket were uncovered in past excavations, but this latest discovery gave researchers more to study.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Bring gloves, utility scissors and a clean milk jug.—
Staff report,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Dec. 2022
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Councell tapped a plastic jug the size of a garden shed containing sugar water, nearby another full of corn syrup.—
Bill Weir,
CNN,
12 Dec. 2022
Noun
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Amazon is having a huge sale on small kitchen appliances like Ninja air fryers, KitchenAid hand blenders and electric kettles.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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In addition to six hours of music and dancing, guests can enjoy food, kettle corn, soft drinks, wine and beer, a family fun zone, prizes, raffle items and a silent auction.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Pros: The packaging keeps the formula stable and is more hygienic than a jar Cons: None This nourishing formula is a favorite among dermatologists.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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The plastic-free product comes with a reusable glass jar for storage, along with a biodegradable paper container with refills.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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“Vat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vat. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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