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as in ship
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 boat
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 container
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 vessel
The Biden administration also sanctioned 183 Russian vessels in its final weeks in January.
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Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 29 May 2025
Hulu's Emmy-winning series pushed far beyond the events in Margaret Atwood's 1985 book, building to a rebellion in the totalitarian, patriarchal nation where women are dehumanized and used as vessels for breeding.
—EW.com, 28 May 2025
The Coast Guard sent an airplane and vessel to join the search on Tuesday, May 27.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
The smaller vehicles were deployed from the larger research vessel the Atlantis, which floated above the wreck.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 29 May 2025
Hulu's Emmy-winning series pushed far beyond the events in Margaret Atwood's 1985 book, building to a rebellion in the totalitarian, patriarchal nation where women are dehumanized and used as vessels for breeding.
—EW.com, 28 May 2025
The Coast Guard sent an airplane and vessel to join the search on Tuesday, May 27.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
The smaller vehicles were deployed from the larger research vessel the Atlantis, which floated above the wreck.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
Noun
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The Knight IEMs ship with high-quality 8-core OCC cable with OFC silver plating.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The currents in the East River are quite strong, and may have been one of the causes why the Mexican Navy ship Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge earlier this month.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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However, her plan is derailed when she gets tossed off her boat by a storm surge and washes up on a shore guarded by Seraphites.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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On the boat back from Koh Rak to the pier, our captain made a detour past a mangrove forest inhabited by a large band of swimming, fruit-loving monkeys.—
Eric Goodman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
Noun
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The ritual still began with the elder, but by the end, every hand had touched the bowl.—
Sara Hussain,
Vogue,
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
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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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Some of the trees are well over a century old, with many still cultivated in their original containers.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Feadship’s latest launch is an explorer yacht featuring a distinctive bow and paint scheme.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The forthcoming Emerald Kaia, a new yacht arriving in 2026, will set a new standard for warm-weather cruising.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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